You are presented with a 25-year-old male complaining of mouth and stomach pain after accidentally ingesting approximately 8 ounces of benzene. Physical examination reveals irritation to the oral mucosa, skin warm and slightly diaphoretic, and lungs clear and equal bilaterally. HR = 100, BP = 118/66, RR = 14, SaO2 = 99%. Based on the clinical exam findings, treatment would consist of all of the
following EXCEPT:
A) O2 via nasal cannula 2 lpm.
B) rapid transportation to an ED for gastric decontamination.
C) administration of activated charcoal.
D) IV of NS KVO.
C
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Solve each of the following.a. 
Answer: _____________b. 
Answer: ____________c. 
Answer: ___________
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