Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A child presents to the Emergency Department with documented acetaminophen poisoning. In order to provide counseling and education for the parents, which principle must the nurse understand?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hepatic problems may occur and may be life-threatening. Clinical manifestations associated with acetaminophen poisoning occur in 4 stages. The third stage is hepatic involvement which may last up to 7 days and be permanent. Clients who do not die in the hepatic stage gradually recover.