A confused female patient states that she was intoxicated and accidentally drank a glass of household bleach. When transporting this patient, which of the following complications would you continually assess for?

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Drinking household bleach can cause nausea and vomiting as the body tries to expel the harmful substance. Therefore, the EMT should continually assess for vomiting and be prepared to provide supportive care to the patient. While chest pain, headache, and diaphoresis may also occur in some cases, they are not as commonly associated with bleach ingestion as vomiting.

A Confused Female Patient States That She Was Intoxicated and Accidentally