The nurse is facilitating a program on poison control and tells the group that if a known poison has been ingested,the first measure that must be taken is:
A) contacting the American Association of Poison Control Centers for the proper immediate treatment.
B) having the person drink large amounts of water to flush the poison through the gastrointestinal system.
C) notifying the local health agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the person has stabilized.
D) administering syrup of ipecac within 30 minutes.
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