A patient who had taken a poisonous substance was brought to the emergency department. The nurse should first:
a. give syrup of ipecac.
b. contact the poison control center.
c. give milk to coat the stomach.
d. observe for symptoms.
B
The nurse should immediately call the poison control center.
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