A father calls the clinic because he found his young daughter squirting Visine eyedrops into her mouth. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
a. Reassure the father that Visine is harmless.
b. Direct him to seek immediate medical treatment.
c. Recommend inducing vomiting with ipecac.
d. Advise him to dilute Visine by giving his daughter several glasses of water to drink.
ANS: B
Visine is a sympathomimetic and if ingested may cause serious consequences. Medical treatment is necessary. Inducing vomiting is no longer recommended for ingestions. Dilution will not decrease risk.
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