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A three-year-old-has stuck a crayon in his nose. Assessment reveals the crayon to be deeply embedded in the right nostril with some irritation and swelling noted. His vital signs are: pulse 124, respiration 20, and SpO 2 100 percent. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate when caring for this child?

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Answer: the correct answer is non-emergent transport to the hospital.

Explanation: It is an injure but it is not an emergency. However, parents might thing that whatever thing that affects their children is an emergency.

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