You are presented with a 25-year-old male complaining of a mouth and stomach pain after accidentally ingesting approximately 8 ounces of benzene. Physical examination reveals irritation to the oral mucosa, skin warm, and slightly diaphoretic, and lung sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. HR = 100, BP = 118/66, RR = 14, SaO2 = 99%. Based on the clinical exam findings, treatment would consist of all the following EXCEPT:
a. O2 via nasal cannula 2 lpm
b. Rapid transportation to an ED for gastric decontamination
c. Administration of activated charcoal
d. IV of NS KVO
Answer: c. Administration of activated charcoal
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