A parent calls the nurse to report that a 5-year-old child has taken five children's vitamins. Which action will the nurse take first?

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The nurse should first ask whether the vitamins contain iron because an overdose of iron can be toxic and potentially lethal in children. If the vitamins contain iron, the child may need to go to the emergency department for treatment. If the vitamins do not contain iron, they are likely not toxic and the nurse can provide additional guidance to the parent on monitoring for symptoms and suggest contacting poison control.

A Parent Calls the Nurse to Report That a 5-Year-Old