An adolescent is admitted for an ipecac overdose. The nurse's first intervention should be to:
a. place the child on a cardiac monitor. c. pad the child's siderails.
b. prevent vomiting and aspiration. d. prepare to administer diphenhydramine.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Ipecac toxicity causes cardiotoxicity.
B Incorrect: This is a goal, not an intervention.
C Incorrect: The first concern with ipecac overdose is cardiotoxicity.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate action.
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