NCLEX PN Practice Tests Practice Question
A 3 year-old child is treated in the emergency department after ingestion of 1 ounce of a liquid narcotic. What action should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Check the mouth and radial pulse. Assessing airway, breathing, and circulation is the first step in treating toxic ingestion to stabilize the client.
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