Which of the five general principles for treating acute poisoning would the nurse use to treat a patient who was exposed to an external chemical agent?
1. Topical decontamination
2. Increase in the rate of excretion
3. Prevention of absorption
4. Neutralization
5. Antidotes and symptomatic therapy
Correct Answer: 1,4
Rationale 1: Topical decontamination includes the removal of contaminated clothing and flushing of the skin or eyes. This would be appropriate for exposure to an external chemical agent.
Rationale 2: This would be appropriate for treating an acute poisoning through ingestion.
Rationale 3: This would be appropriate for treating an acute poisoning through ingestion.
Rationale 4: Application of an agent to neutralize the poison would be appropriate for an exposure to an external chemical agent.
Rationale 5: Antidotes and symptomatic therapy would not be indicated for treating an external chemical agent.
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