The emergency department nurse can receive assistance in dealing with a victim of poisoning by calling the:
a. American Red Cross.
b. fire department paramedics.
c. poison control center.
d. civil defense office.
C
The nurse can access the local poison control for assistance in caring for a victim of poisoning.
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