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Pea0909berry

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A 3-year-old child has ingested a household cleaner, which the poison control center states is caustic. Which of these actions should the nurse take?
 
  a. Administer 15 cc syrup of ipecac, and repeat in 20 minutes to induce vomiting.
  b. Give copious amounts of water to dilute the substance.
  c. Give two 8-ounce glasses of milk to neutralize the acidity of the poison.
  d. Insert a nasogastric tube, and remove as much of the substance as possible.

Question 2

A female client comes to the emergency department saying she was sexually assaulted in her apartment. The nurse's focus in this situation should be to:
 
  a. provide accurate, methodical care to the client
  b. notify the client's family of the attack
  c. refer the client for psychological counseling
  d. administer antipregnancy medication when prescribed



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Answer to Question 1

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Clients who have ingested caustic agents should be given copious amounts of water to dilute the substance.

Answer to Question 2

A
The nurse should provide accurate, methodical care to the client in a nonjudgmental manner. Accurate documentation of the forensic evidence is needed to protect the rights of the victim.



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