The nurse is caring for a child with suspected ingestion of some type of poison. What action should the nurse take next after initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
a. Empty the mouth of pills, plants, or other material.
b. Question the victim and witness.
c. Place the child in a side-lying position.
d. Call poison control.
ANS: A
Emptying the mouth of any leftover pills, plants, or other ingested material is the next step after assessment and initiation of CPR if needed. Questioning the victim and witnesses, calling poison control, and placing the child in a side-lying position are follow-up steps.
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