Normal Examination During 4 in Pediatrics — 3yo Child | Pediatric Emergency | SMLE Q#16816
SMLE Question #16816
Pediatrics
Pediatric Emergency
Objective: OBJ-OPH-REFERRAL-001
Last updated: February 2026
A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department 45 minutes after a possible ingestion of paracetamol (acetaminophen) syrup. His mother found the bottle open and estimates that at most 5 mL could be missing; most of the syrup was spilled on his clothes and the floor. He has remained well with a normal examination during 4 hours of observation. What is the most appropriate disposition?
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