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10. A 5-year-old child is admitted after ingesting a corrosive substance. What is the urgent clinical nursing action?

A. Inducing vomiting.
B. Administering activated charcoal.
C. Assessing airway patency and signs of respiratory distress, and preparing for intubation if needed.
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D. Giving milk to neutralize the substance.

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  • Inducing vomiting.
  • Administering activated charcoal.
  • Assessing airway patency and signs of respiratory distress, and preparing for intubation if needed.
  • Giving milk to neutralize the substance.

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