The nurse receives a call from a frantic mother saying, "My child swallowed some of my birth control pills. Should I give Ipecac?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Yes, give Ipecac and follow the dosage directions on the bottle."
B) "Ipecac is not effective for this use so you should not give it to your child."
C) "Give the Ipecac only if you are absolutely sure your child swallowed the pills."
D) "No, don't give Ipecac because it will cause your child to vomit and make a mess."
B
Feedback:
Ipecac is a drug that the Food and Drug Administration tested in 2003 and found, despite its use for many years, that it was not effective in inducing vomiting in children suspected of poisoning. As a result, it is no longer used. The mother should be instructed not to give it and to call poison control to get up-to-date instructions on how to deal with this emergency. Whether the pills were swallowed, this child requires appropriate intervention because it is better to err on the side of caution. Making a mess is not a concern.
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