A 4-year-old female ingested an unknown quantity of liquid drain cleaner. Your assessment reveals that she is conscious and alert, is breathing adequately, and has skin burns around her mouth. You should:
A. place her supine and elevate her legs.
B. monitor her airway and give oxygen.
C. determine why the ingestion occurred.
D. give 12.5 to 25 g of activated charcoal.
Answer: B. monitor her airway and give oxygen.
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