Emergency medical care for a patient who has ingested a poison includes Quizlet

An 11-year-old boy with a history of mild mental retardation has possibly ingested the leaves of a household plant. His mother states that she found him eating the​ leaves, then immediately called 911. You note that the plant has been overturned and is missing a considerable number of leaves. Assessment reveals the boy to be lethargic and confused and complaining of abdominal​ pain, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. His airway is patent and his respirations are adequate. Which assessment finding would be most suggestive that the plant leaves have been absorbed into the​ body?

You have been called for a 28-year-old male with a history of behavioral problems. He responds to painful stimuli with garbled speech. His airway is​ patent, but breathing is inadequate. His radial pulse is rapid and skin cool and moist. He has crackles at the bases of both lungs and the following vital​ signs: pulse​ 108, respirations​ 6, blood pressure​ 98/64, and SpO2​ 92%. A friend informs you that he thinks that he drank a considerable amount of​ antifreeze, possibly up to 12 hours​ ago, in a suicide attempt. The first thing you should do​ is:

You have been called to a dilapidated residence for a​ 26-year-old female complaining of generalized weakness. You enter the home and find the patient on a couch in minimal distress. Your assessment reveals no life​ threats, but you do note track marks to both hands and arms. When asked about​ this, the patient states that she is an IV drug user and has hepatitis C. Given this​ information, you​ would: