A frightened mother calls the pediatrician's office because her child swallowed dishwashing detergent. What is the most appropriate action?
a. Induce vomiting by giving the child syrup of ipecac.
b. Take the child to the local emergency department.
c. Give the child activated charcoal mixed with juice.
d. Give the child milk to soothe affected mucous membranes.
ANS: B
Inducing vomiting is no longer recommended because it may pose additional problems. The child should be taken immediately to the nearest emergency department along with the packaging of the ingested substance.
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