A young boy is found squirting lighter fluid into his mouth. His father calls the emergency department. The nurse taking the call should know that the primary danger is what?

A young boy is found squirting lighter fluid into his mouth. His father calls the emergency department. The nurse taking the call should know that the primary danger is what?


a. Hepatic dysfunction
b. Dehydration secondary to vomiting
c. Esophageal stricture and shock
d. Bronchitis and chemical pneumonia


Answer: D


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