A child is brought to the emergency department with a suspected poisoning. Which of the following would the nurse least likely expect to be used?

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Syrup of ipecac is no longer recommended for routine management in poisoning cases due to its potential to cause harm and lack of evidence for its effectiveness in improving patient outcomes. Other methods like activated charcoal and gastric lavage are preferred for decontamination.

A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department with a Suspected