A nurse notices her neighbor’s child is vomiting in the yard. She notices there are several open containers of antifreeze and other automobile fluids on the ground. She suspects the child has been poisoned. She should

The child may have swallowed antifreeze, which can be highly poisonous, and vomiting is already a symptom. Call the Poison Control Center promptly for expert instructions; do not give food or drink or try to make the child vomit, since these steps could cause harm. If the child becomes unresponsive or has trouble breathing, call emergency services immediately.

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