When should you give a patient activated charcoal?
A)During a hypoglycemic episode
B)After a grand mal seizure
C)If they suffer 3rd degree burns to their lower extremities
D)they have been poisoned following emesis or when emesis is contraindicated

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A patient should be give activated charcoal if they have been poisoned following emesis, or when emesis is contraindicated. Activated charcoal works by absorbing toxins through chemical binding and prevents gastrointestinal absorption.

When Should You Give a Patient Activated Charcoal