A mother brought her child to the emergency department following an ingestion of aspirin. The nurse should frequently monitor the child’s:
  1. Body temperature
  2. Blood pressure
  3. Serum glucose level
  4. Apical pulse
Explanation
Answer - A - The nurse should frequently monitor the child’s body temperature. Elevated body temperature is a manifestation of acute aspirin poisoning; it can lead to heat loss and increased oxygen consumption.
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