A frantic mother called 911 because she found her 18-month-old daughter playing with a bottle of drain cleaner. When assessing this patient, which of the following provides the strongest evidence that the child did indeed ingest some of the liquid?

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Burns to the mouth would indicate that some of the liquid came into contact with the child's mouth, providing strong evidence that ingestion occurred. Persistent crying, garbled speech, and elevated heart rate can all be symptoms of distress but may not necessarily provide evidence of ingestion.

A Frantic Mother Called 911 Because She Found Her 18-Month-Old