The grandfather of an alert and oriented 2-year-old girl found her on the floor playing with pills from his open bottle of Digoxin (heart medication that slows the rate). He cannot remember how many pills were in the bottle, but he thinks that some are missing and she may have eaten them thinking that they were candy. Assessment reveals her airway to be open and breathing adequate. Her pulse is appropriate for a child her age and her skin warm and dry. Her grandfather is not sure of how long ago she may have taken the pills. Given the assessment findings, the EMT would assume:

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Given the information, the most prudent assumption for an EMT is that the Digoxin pills have yet to absorb into the child's body. The absence of immediate symptoms does not rule out the potential for harm, as the onset of symptoms can be delayed following ingestion.

The Grandfather of an Alert and Oriented 2-Year-Old Girl Found