You Are Caring for a Patient Who Intentionally Drank a Compound

question 81

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a patient who intentionally drank a compound with a high percentage of methanol. He is confused and lethargic, but has no obvious deficits to his airway, breathing, or circulation. En route to the hospital, he states that he is very nauseated and thinks that he is going to vomit. Your immediate action would be to:

• A) check his breath sounds.
• B) turn him on his side.
• C) assess his abdomen.
• D) prepare the suction.

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