A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department (ED)after Overdosing

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the emergency department (ED) after overdosing on acetaminophen last night.The client is conscious and tearful.The nurse prepares to administer the antidote to acetaminophen:
Select all that apply.

• A)in three stages by intravenous administration.
• B)rectally by suppository.
• C)orally.
• D)intramuscularly.
• E)subcutaneously.

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