In which situation is the administration of milk or water indicated after ingestion?
a. The child is suspected of ingesting lead paint chips.
b. The child ingested approximately 15 tablets of baby aspirin.
c. The child ingested an over-the-counter product containing acetaminophen.
d. The child ingested an acid or alkali.
D
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A Ingestion of leaded paint chips does not indicate treatment with administration of
water or milk.
B Ingestion of aspirin is not treated with administration of water or milk. The
treatment may involve gastric lavage with activated charcoal, IV fluids with
various additives to decrease absorption, treatment of electrolyte imbalances, and
vitamin K for bleeding tendencies.
C Ingestion of acetaminophen is not treated with administration of milk or water.
Gastric lavage within 1 hour and administration of the antidote N-acetylcysteine
(Mucomyst) is indicated.
D Administering water or milk can dilute the toxic effects of acid or alkali
ingestion.
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