A parent brings a child to the emergency department, because the child drank a solution containing ferrous sulfate. The nurse will prepare for:
a. administration of activated charcoal.
b. gastric lavage.
c. peritoneal dialysis.
d. whole-bowel irrigation.
D
Whole-bowel irrigation is done with a solution of polyethylene glycol, which contains balanced electrolytes. It is effective for ingestion of iron, lithium, and lead. Activated charcoal is not ef-fective against heavy metals, because they are poorly absorbed. Gastric lavage and peritoneal dialysis are not recommended.
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