A Child with Cyanide Poisoning Has Been Admitted to the Emergency

question 18

Multiple Choice

A child with cyanide poisoning has been admitted to the emergency department.What antidote does the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the child?

• A) Atropine
• B) Glucagon
• C) Amyl nitrate
• D) Naloxone (Narcan)

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