During a well-baby check-up, a mother of an infant says to the nurse, "I have ipecac syrup at home just like my mother did for me." The nurse's best response is:
a. "Ipecac syrup should not be around infants, and we don't use it in infants, because of the risk of aspiration."
b. "If your baby does experience poisoning, be sure to give the ipecac."
c. "When using ipecac with the baby, use caution that he doesn't choke when he vomits."
d. "Let me show you the proper position to hold the baby to prevent aspiration when he vomits."
ANS: A
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A Correct: This is a factual statement and the most appropriate.
B Incorrect: This is not appropriate advice.
C Incorrect: This is not appropriate advice.
D Incorrect: This is not appropriate advice related to ipecac syrup use in infants.
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