A Child with Corrosive Poisoning Is Being Admitted to the Emergency

question 2

Multiple Choice

A child with corrosive poisoning is being admitted to the emergency department.What clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to assess on this child?

• A) Nausea and vomiting
• B) Alterations in sensorium, such as lethargy
• C) Severe burning pain in the mouth, throat, and stomach
• D) Respiratory symptoms of acute pulmonary involvement

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Definitions:

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