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You suspect someone swallowed poison. What should go to the hospital with them?

The container or the suspected poison.

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  1. A first-aid kit
  2. A glass of milk
  3. The container or suspected poison ✔

Why: Doctors can treat poisoning faster if they know what was swallowed. Take or send the container with the person.

Huh, didn't know that: Never give an unconscious person anything to drink.

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Answer: The container or suspected poison. Doctors can treat poisoning faster if they know what was swallowed. Take or send the container with the person.

  1. First Aid merit badge pamphlet filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/First%20Aid.pdf
    If you suspect poison or drugs were involved, take or send the container or suspected poison to the emergency room
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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