You Have Been Called to a Residence for a Cognitively

question 2

Multiple Choice

You have been called to a residence for a cognitively challenged 32-year-old female who drank from a bottle of floor cleaner. She is conscious, but having a difficult time breathing due to swelling from burns in her mouth, with mild stridor on inspiration. Which of the following would be your initial action in caring for this patient?

• A) Contact poison control.
• B) Insert a nasal airway.
• C) Suction the airway.
• D) Place an oral airway.

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