A child with corrosive poisoning is being admitted to the emergency department. What clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to assess on this child?

A child with corrosive poisoning is being admitted to the emergency department. What clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to assess on this child?



a. Nausea and vomiting
b. Alterations in sensorium, such as lethargy
c. Severe burning pain in the mouth, throat, and stomach
d. Respiratory symptoms of acute pulmonary involvement


Answer: C


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