A child is brought to the emergency department after swallowing liquid cleanser. He is awake and alert and able to swallow. Which action should the nurse take first?
1) Administer a dose of syrup of ipecac.
2) Administer activated charcoal immediately.
3) Give water to the child immediately.
4) Call the nearest poison control center.
ANS: 3
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