Your patient is a two-year-old male who is alert and crying after ingesting bathroom cleaner. Physical examination reveals no obvious burns or irritation to his oropharynx, and his skin is cool and dry. HR = 112, BP = 108/60, RR = 24, SaO2 = 99%. Which of the following is most appropriate?

Peripheral neuropathy affects which part of the sensory system?

a. First-order neuron b. Second-order neuron c. Third-order neuron d. Prethalamic relay

Laboratory testing for von Willebrand factor contains variables that can result in difficulty in diagnosing the disease. Which of the following factors is identified as a variable that can contribute to this difficulty?

a. Abnormal screening results b. Difficulty in obtaining the specimen c. Age of patient d. Standardization of the reference plasma