If you suspect that your patient has ingested a poisonous substance, you should:
A. transport the patient to the closest medical facility.
B. administer activated charcoal as soon as possible.
C. initiate emergency care and notify medical control.
D. call poison control for specific treatment guidelines.
Ans: C. initiate emergency care and notify medical control.
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