A Small Child Is Hospitalized with Severe Metabolic Acidosis After

A small child is hospitalized with severe metabolic acidosis after ingesting a whole bottle of baby aspirin approximately 8 hours earlier.In addition to providing reassurance to the patient, which nursing action is the most appropriate?

A) Providing IV treatments as ordered but without sodium bicarbonate
B) Frequently assessing the mental and neurologic status
C) Taking daily weights and vital signs
D) Inducing vomiting

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