A patient has taken a 15-gram (15,000-mg) dose of acetaminophen and is brought by her parents to the emergency department. As the dosage is relatively high, there is a chance of acute acetaminophen poisoning
Which of the following assessment findings would indicate acute acetaminophen toxicity?
A) Hypotension
B) High fever
C) Sweating
D) Rapid, deep breathing
Ans: A
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Hypotension is one of the signs of acute acetaminophen toxicity that the nurse should monitor for in the patient. High fever, sweating, and rapid, deep breathing are not symptoms generally associated with acute acetaminophen toxicity.
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