A patient is brought to the emergency department by ambulance after swallowing toilet bowl cleaner. The patient is alert and oriented. What would the most appropriate treatment be?
A) Administering syrup of ipecac
B) Performing a gastric lavage
C) Giving milk to drink
D) Sending for a consultation with psychiatry
Ans: C
Feedback: A patient who has swallowed an acidic substance may be given milk or water to drink for dilution. Administering gastric lavage and syrup of ipecac are contraindicated when acidic, alkaline, or petroleum distillates are ingested. A psychiatric consult may be considered once the patient is physically stable and it is deemed appropriate by the physician.
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