The treatment of poisonings with bleach consists of ingesting water or:
A. milk
B. ethyl alcohol
C. benzodiazepines
D. antihistamines
a
Rationale: Bleaches cause corrosive action in the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus. Treatment consists of diluting ingested bleach with water or milk.
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