A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Swallowing

question 17

Multiple Choice

A child is brought to the emergency department after swallowing liquid cleanser.He is awake,alert and able to swallow.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Administer a dose of syrup of ipecac.
• B) Administer activated charcoal immediately.
• C) Give water to the child immediately.
• D) Call the nearest poison control center.

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