Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the emergency department with an acetaminophen overdose. The primary action of N-acetylcysteine in the treatment of acetaminophen overdose is
Correct answer
B
Rationale
N-acetylcysteine replenishes glutathione, which binds to toxic acetaminophen metabolites, preventing liver damage. It does not inhibit enzymes, enhance renal excretion, or stimulate regeneration directly.