The Client Is Ordered to Receive Mucomyst After an Overdose

question 8

Multiple Choice

The client is ordered to receive Mucomyst after an overdose of acetaminophen. The nurse recognizes that the most effective time for the client to receive the drug is _____ hours after the overdose.

• A) 8 to 12
• B) 12 to 24
• C) 24 to 36
• D) 36 to 48

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Definitions:

Interposition

A visual cue for depth perception where one object partially blocks the view of another, indicating the former is closer to the observer.

Retinal Disparity

A binocular cue for perceiving depth based on the fact that the two eyes view the world from slightly different angles, creating a disparity that the brain interprets as depth.

Precognition

The phenomenon of knowing or sensing something before it happens, often associated with psychic abilities.

High Need

A strong requirement or desire for something, which could be physical, emotional, or psychological.