A child is brought to the emergency department in a coma. The mother thinks the child may have ingested a poison. Which will the nurse assess based on this information? Select all that apply.

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In cases of suspected ingestion of a poison resulting in coma, the nurse should assess for oral burns, the child's breath for any odor, the child's vomitus for any evidence of ingested substance, and perform blood and urine toxicology screens to identify any ingested toxins. Hair samples are not typically used for this type of immediate assessment.

A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department in a Coma