An older client is suspected of drinking a glass of water with crushed pills that were being dissolved in efforts to destroy unused doses.What should the nurse do first?

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The first priority should be to find out the name of the medication being destroyed, in order to determine the appropriate course of action. This information can be used to assess the potential toxicity and determine the need for further interventions such as activated charcoal or emergency dialysis. Syrup of ipecac is not recommended for use in these situations.

An Older Client Is Suspected of Drinking a Glass of Water