A Patient Reports Having Taken a Large Dose of Ascorbic

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient reports having taken a large dose of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and is experiencing diarrhea and gastrointestinal upset. The nurse will prepare to take which action?

• A) Administer activated charcoal.
• B) Administer sodium bicarbonate.
• C) Perform gastric lavage.
• D) Provide symptomatic care.

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