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Symptoms of iron poisoning in a 3-year-old child may include severe GI distress with hematemesis, a shock like state with marked dehydration and progressive hemorrhagic gastritis. Regarding the management of iron toxicity, which one of the following statements is accurate?

AGastric lavage should not be attempted because of possible aspiration of stomach contents.
BThe patient is likely to have a reduced anion gap.
CUrinary alkalization increases elimination of iron.
DDeferoxamine should be administered as soon as possible.
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