A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department Because He

question 2

Multiple Choice

A child is brought to the emergency department because he ingested an unknown quantity of acetaminophen (Tylenol) .What does the nurse expect this child to receive following gastric lavage?

• A) Activated charcoal
• B) N-acetylcysteine
• C) Vitamin K
• D) Syrup of ipecac

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