A child with suspected poisoning is awake, breathing normally, and has no specific antidote yet identified. Which action is safest while urgent toxicology advice is obtained?
Correct answer: C. Keep the container or substance information for identification
- A. Induce vomiting to remove the substance
- B. Give milk to dilute every possible poison
- C. Keep the container or substance information for identification
- D. Give activated charcoal to every poisoned child immediately
Explanation
Identifying the substance, amount, and time of exposure guides safe treatment and toxicology advice. Vomiting and milk can worsen some poisonings, while activated charcoal is not suitable for every substance or child and may cause aspiration.
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