Which interventions will the nurse include when planning care to enhance the removal of poison from a patient who has overdosed on drugs? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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Administering activated charcoal can absorb the poison in the gastrointestinal tract. Monitoring urine output helps assess kidney function and the effectiveness of poison elimination. Preparing for dialysis may be necessary for severe cases to remove toxins from the blood. Inserting a nasogastric tube can be used for gastric lavage to remove ingested substances. Corticosteroids are not typically used for poison removal.

Which Interventions Will the Nurse Include When Planning Care to Enhance