A nurse is teaching caregivers about syrup of ipecac. Caregiver teaching includes the need to observe for vomiting in response to the ipecac within _____ minutes
a. 5 to 10
b. 10 to 15
c. 15 to 30
d. 60 to 90
ANS: C
Onset of emesis after ingestion of Ipecac is 15 to 30 minutes.
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