A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Ingesting

question 13

Multiple Choice

A child is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an acidic substance.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Induce vomiting in the child.
• B) Give syrup of ipecac.
• C) Ensure a patent airway.
• D) Attach the child to a cardiac monitor.

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