An 11-year-old boy with a history of mild developmental delays has possibly ingested parts of a household plant; his mother states that she found him eating the plant, then immediately called 911. You note that the plant has been overturned and is missing a considerable number of leaves. Assessment reveals the boy to be lethargic and confused; he complains of abdominal pain, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. His airway is patent and his respirations are adequate. Which of these assessment findings would be most suggestive that the poison from the plant leaves has been absorbed into the patient's body?
A) Confusion and lethargy
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Abdominal pain
D) Leaves missing from the plant
Answer: A
A) Confusion and lethargy
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