A parent calls the clinic and reports that the toddler drank cleaning fluid. What is the most important instruction that the nurse can give the parent?
1. Take the child immediately to the emergency room
2. Force the child to drink milk
3. Give the child Syrup of Ipecac
4. Call the Poison Control Center immediately
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Feedback
1. The sooner the treatment is started, the better for the child.
2. Having more fluid move through the GI track could cause further damage.
3. The cleaning fluid may have a negative reaction with Ipecac and should not be given.
4. Call the Poison Control Center immediately for further information.
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