A child is brought to the emergency department in a coma. The mother thinks the child may have ingested a poison. The nurse will assess: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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In cases of suspected poisoning, it's important to assess for burns around the mouth which could indicate ingestion of a caustic substance, the child's breath for any unusual odors that might give clues about the substance ingested, and the child's vomitus for evidence of the poison. Blood and urine toxicology screens are also crucial for identifying the specific poison. Hair samples, while useful in certain types of long-term exposure analysis, are not typically assessed in acute poisoning cases in an emergency setting.

A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department in a Coma