Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
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A child who ingested 15 maximum strength acetaminophen tablets 45 minutes ago is seen in the emergency department. Which of these orders should the registered nurse implement first?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Gastric lavage PRN. Removing as much of the drug as possible is the first step in treatment for this drug overdose. This is best done by gastric lavage. The next actions to complete would be to administer activated charcoal, then Mucomyst and lastly the IV fluids.