Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
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A 4-year-old is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown number of aspirin pills. The child is sniffling and crying quietly. The practical nurse anticipates initially assisting with the implementation of which treatment?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Activated charcoal is the initial treatment for aspirin ingestion to prevent absorption, if within 1-2 hours.