Medical Science · Pediatric Nursing & Toxicology
A 5-year-old child accidentally ingests kerosene. Which of the following is the priority nursing and medical management to prevent aspiration pneumonia?
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- 1Administer activated charcoal
- 2Induce vomiting immediately
- 3Keep NPO (nil per os) and monitor until medical help arrives✓
- 4Perform immediate gastric lavage
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Keep NPO (nil per os) and monitor until medical help arrives
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