The nurse suspects that a child has ingested some type of poison. Which of the following clinical manifestations would be most suggestive that the poison was a corrosive product?

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Corrosive poisons, such as strong acids or alkalis, cause immediate damage to the tissues they come into contact with. Edema of the lips, tongue, and pharynx would be indicative of such exposure as these areas would be directly affected upon ingestion, leading to swelling and potential airway obstruction.

The Nurse Suspects That a Child Has Ingested Some Type