A parent calls the nurse and frantically reports that a child has gotten into the mother's ferrous sulfate pills and ingested a number of these pills. The child is vomiting, has bloody diarrhea, and is complaining of abdominal pain. The nurse will tell the mother to:

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The symptoms described are indicative of iron poisoning, which can be life-threatening. Immediate medical attention is necessary, so calling EMS and getting the child to the emergency room is the appropriate action.

A Parent Calls the Nurse and Frantically Reports That a Child