A 23-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department complaining of stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The nurse notes that the patient ate grilled chicken at a local restaurant approximately 8 hours before admission to the ED. The nurse suspects food poisoning. What is the key to treatment in food poisoning?
A) Stopping the vomiting and diarrhea
B) Fluid replacement
C) Determining the source and type of food poisoning
D) Determining if anyone else in the family is ill
Ans: C
Feedback: The key to treatment is determining the source and type of food poisoning.
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