Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
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A registered nurse (RN) is assigned to work at the Poison Control Center telephone hotline. In which of these cases of childhood poisoning would the nurse suggest that parents have the child drink orange juice?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
An 18 month-old who ate an undetermined amount of crystal drain cleaner. Orange juice is acidic and will help neutralize the alkaline drain cleaner.