Asked by Santiago Talamantes on Jun 21, 2024
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A young child has just arrived at the emergency department after ingestion of aspirin at home. The practitioner has ordered activated charcoal. The nurse administers charcoal in which way?
A) Administer through a nasogastric tube because the child will not drink it because of the taste.
B) Serve in a clear plastic cup so the child can see how much has been drunk.
C) Give half of the solution, and then give the other half in 1 hour.
D) Serve in an opaque container with a straw.
Activated Charcoal
A form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions, often used to treat poisoning or overdoses.
Nasogastric Tube
A medical tube that is inserted through the nose and goes into the stomach to deliver food and medicine or to remove substances.
Emergency Department
A specialized department in hospitals that provides immediate treatment to patients with acute illnesses or injuries.
- Understand the principles of administering activated charcoal in cases of poisoning.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of administering activated charcoal in cases of poisoning.
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