Which of the following procedures is a treatment method for acute iron toxicity?
A. Flushing the stomach with 5 to 10 grams of deferoxamine mesylate
B. Eating a meal to help bind the iron and prevent it from being absorbed into the bloodstream
C. Taking 200 mg of vitamin C orally within 10 minutes of the toxic dose
D. None of the above
Answer: A
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Fluid therapy that replaces normal water and electrolyte losses is _________
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