A woman calls the emergency department and says, "My 2-year-old just swallowed about 20 of my magnesium tablets." What direction should the nurse provide?
1. "Call 911 to bring your child to the emergency room immediately."
2. "Watch your child for decreased breathing."
3. "Give your child a glass of milk."
4. "Your child may be sleepy but will not have any permanent damage."
5. "Give your child a laxative tonight and come to the emergency room in the morning."
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Rationale 1: This is an emergency situation, and the child will require treatment.
Rationale 2: While waiting for the ambulance, the mother should observe the client for respiratory suppression.
Rationale 3: Drinking milk will not provide an antidote for magnesium overdose.
Rationale 4: This overdose is an emergency situation.
Rationale 5: The child needs immediate assessment and treatment.
Global Rationale: This is an emergency situation, and the child will require treatment. While waiting for the ambulance, the mother should observe the client for respiratory suppression. Drinking milk will not provide an antidote for magnesium overdose. This overdose is an emergency situation. The child needs immediate assessment and treatment.
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