Question

An adult client is brought to the emergency department after deliberately overdosing on acetaminophen. the care team should prioritize interventions based on the client's risk for which adverse reaction?

Answer 1

An overdose on acetaminophen puts the client at risk of liver failure. The care team must measure the serum acetaminophen concentration using Rumack-Matthew, and psychological and psychiatric evaluation should be done prior to discharge as the overdose was intentional.