The client calls the health care provider’s office stating that her preschooler drank laundry detergent from under the sink. Which statement by the parent needs further instruction?

"I will use syrup of ipecac to get it out of my child's system."

Try to find a substitute

Explanation:

Children often swallow harmful substances and it is important to have an emetic around to induce vomiting and remove this substance from their systems. In times gone by Ipecac in syrup form was use to induce vomiting. This is made from the roots of Carapichea ipecacuanha. Since then many individuals with eating disorders my find it tempting to use this as as way to induce vomiting and there are other symptoms associated with it as well.

In the case that a child swallows laundry detergent and the health care provider says to induce vomiting there are herbs such as milkthistle or basil that can be used by drawing a tea and having the individual drink it.

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