A 4 year-old child is treated in the emergency room after ingesting an ounce of a liquid narcotic. What should the nurse do first?
A) Provide the ordered humidified oxygen via nasal cannula
B) Suction the mouth and the nose for any secretions
C) Assess the mouth and pulse
D) Administer the IV fluids as ordered
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