A 2-year-old toddler is brought to the emergency department … | 마이메르시 MyMerci
Child Health
문제
A 2-year-old toddler is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown amount of toilet bowl cleaner containing hydrochloric acid 30 minutes ago. The child is alert but drooling and complaining of mouth pain. What is the most appropriate immediate nursing intervention?
1Induce vomiting immediately to remove the toxic substance
2Administer activated charcoal to absorb the poison
3Give small sips of milk or water to dilute the acid✓ 정답
4Insert a nasogastric tube for gastric lavage
해설
For corrosive acid ingestion, diluting with small sips of milk or water helps neutralize acid and prevent further tissue damage. Other options like inducing vomiting or gastric lavage can worsen injury.
重要概念の分析 (Key Concept)
腐食性物質(強酸・強アルカリ)の誤飲では、食道や胃の粘膜に化学的な熱傷(化学熱傷)が生じます。この場合の第一目標は、「さらなる組織損傷の防止 (Prevention of further tissue damage)」です。誤飲直後は、腐食性物質がまだ口腔・食道・胃の粘膜に付着・作用している状態です。