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.
ANS: D
The patient is experiencing uncomfortable side effects of excess vitamin C intake, but they are not life-threatening, so no antidotes or treatment are indicated.
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