Poisoning and Overdose Management · NCLEX Exam

In a patient with suspected household chemical ingestion who is alert and stable, the nurse knows:

  1. Every such patient requires immediate hospital admission
  2. Some low-risk cases may be observed at home if poison control advises and no symptoms develop
  3. The patient should be discharged immediately without any observation
  4. Treatment decisions should be made without poison control input
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Correct answer: Some low-risk cases may be observed at home if poison control advises and no symptoms develop

Per guidelines, some stable patients with low-risk ingestions may be observed at home under poison-control guidance, provided no symptoms appear.

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