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BCEN CEN Practice Question

A patient arrives in the emergency department with suspected intentional ingestion of a household cleaner. Which of the following initial actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

  • Start an IV with saline and administer naloxone.

  • Immediately perform gastric lavage.

  • Provide activated charcoal without assessing the nature of the ingested substance.

  • Ensure the patient is in a safe, quiet environment and begin initial assessment and stabilization.

BCEN CEN
Mental Health Emergencies
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