Question

the caregiver of a toddler calls the clinic because the child has accidentally ingested one capsule of amitriptyline found in the medicine cabinet. the caregiver states that the child appears to be acting normally. which response by the nurse is appropriate?

Answer 1

The appropriate response by the nurse would be to advise the caregiver to seek immediate medical attention for the child by taking the child to the emergency department or contacting their healthcare provider. Even if the child appears to be acting normally, amitriptyline can cause serious side effects and toxicity if not managed promptly.