Nurse Interventions for Acetaminophen Overdose

Hard Physiological Adaptation Medical Emergencies

A patient arrives at the emergency department after an overdose of acetaminophen. The patient is conscious but appears agitated and is experiencing mild abdominal pain. The nurse must prioritize interventions in accordance with the physiological response to this medical emergency.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement for this patient? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Administer activated charcoal within 1 hour of ingestion.

Order a serum acetaminophen level.

Initiate IV fluids with dextrose.

Prepare to administer N-acetylcysteine.

Perform a thorough respiratory assessment.

Educate the patient about the importance of dosing guidelines for medications.

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