The child who is a candidate for treatment with an emetic after ingestion of a toxic substance or overdose is the child who has ingested which substance?

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An emetic,such as Ipecac,should not be given to patients who have ingested caustic substances or petroleum distillates since regurgitation carries a risk of aspiration.Acetaminophen is not a caustic substance or a petroleum distillate.Chlorine bleach and toilet cleanser are caustic substances.Kerosene is a petroleum distillate.

The Child Who Is a Candidate for Treatment with an Emetic