The Nurse Is Caring for a Child with Suspected Ingestion

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a child with suspected ingestion of some type of poison.What action should the nurse take next after initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ?

• A) Empty the mouth of pills, plants, or other material.
• B) Question the victim and witness.
• C) Place the child in a side-lying position.
• D) Call poison control.

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