When providing emergency care to a patient who has ingested a poisonous substance, when should you call the poison control center?
A. Call from the ambulance on the way to the hospital with the patient.
B. Call from your vehicle while going to the scene.
C. Call before assessing the patient and keep them standing by.
D. Call at the time of the secondary assessment.
Answer: D
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A) vagal B) moro C) palmar D) rooting