Two children are rescued from a room containing a faulty gas heater. One is confused and has a headache, but has no obvious burns. Which treatment should the nurse arrange immediately?
Correct answer: A. Remove the child from the source and give high-concentration oxygen
- A. Remove the child from the source and give high-concentration oxygen
- B. Give oral rehydration solution and reassess the headache
- C. Place the child in a warm room and encourage deep breathing
- D. Administer intravenous antibiotics for possible chest infection
Explanation
Confusion and headache after exposure to a faulty heater suggest carbon monoxide poisoning, which may occur without visible burns. Removing the child from exposure and giving high-concentration oxygen helps displace carbon monoxide from haemoglobin.
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