A child is brought to the emergency department after ingestion of a toxic substance. The child is alert and conscious and is reported to have ingested kerosene 20 minutes prior. The nurse will anticipate administering
a. activated charcoal.
b. an anticholinergic antiemetic.
c. gastric lavage.
d. syrup of ipecac.
ANS: A
Activated charcoal is used when patients have ingested a caustic substance or a petroleum distillate in a patient who is alert and awake. Gastric lavage is no longer used as therapy. Syrup of ipecac is not recommended.
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