A child has been brought to the emergency department with carbon monoxide poisoning.After the child is stabilized,what action by the nurse is best?

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After the child has been stabilized,the nurse should help the family brainstorm about the source of the carbon monoxide poisoning,which must be eliminated before the child goes home.The nurse may need to offer assistance to find companies that can help in this search or notify the local fire department for assistance.There is no indication that other family members need to be tested,but those who show signs of carbon monoxide poisoning should be.Syrup of ipecac is no longer used after an oral ingestion.Social services may or may not need to be notified.

A Child Has Been Brought to the Emergency Department with Carbon