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jilianpiloj · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is facilitating a program on poison control and tells the group that if a known poison has been ingested, the first measure that must be taken is:

1. contacting the American Association of Poison Control Centers for the proper immediate treatment.
2. having the person drink large amounts of water to flush the poison through the gastrointestinal system.
3. notifying the local health agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the person has stabilized.
4. administering syrup of ipecac within 30 minutes.

Question 2

After an explosion at a nearby restaurant, several individuals require treatment at the hospital.

The clients arrive at the emergency department with complaints of visual disturbances, burning of the eyes and skin, and loss of hearing. The nurses prioritize care based on the nursing diagnosis of:
1. Knowledge, Deficient related to exposure to unknown material.
2. Communication: Verbal, Impaired related to lack of knowledge about the incident.
3. Poisoning, Risk for related to exposure to potential toxic substance.
4. Coping, Ineffective related to the unexpected incident.

wergv · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Education about accidental poisoning is an important part of nursing. Clients should keep the number of the local poison center close to the phone or call 1-800-222-1222.
Rationale 2: Milk or water should not be given unless otherwise directed by the Poison Control Center.
Rationale 3: These agencies are not routinely notified when a poisoning has occurred or is suspected.
Rationale 4: Though once considered routine procedure, this method of poison management is now considered ineffective.
Global Rationale: Education about accidental poisoning is an important part of nursing. Clients should keep the number of the local poison center close to the phone or call 1-800-222-1222. Milk or water should not be given unless otherwise directed by the Poison Control Center. Law enforcement and CDC are not routinely notified of accidental poisonings. Syrup of ipecac is no longer a recommended management strategy.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: There is no evidence identifying a knowledge deficit.
Rationale 2: There is no evidence indicating a communication problem.
Rationale 3: This diagnosis speaks directly to the assessment of the explosion incident, and care would be centered around the risk of poisoning.
Rationale 4: There is not enough information in the scenario to suggest a diagnosis of Ineffective Coping.
Global Rationale: This diagnosis speaks directly to the assessment of the explosion incident, and care would be centered on the risk of poisoning. There is no evidence identifying a knowledge deficit, communications problems, or ineffective coping.