Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 22-year-old patient is brought to the emergency department after intentionally ingesting a large quantity of acetaminophen. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?

  • Administer N-acetylcysteine

  • Administer activated charcoal

  • Start IV fluids

  • Perform gastric lavage

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Mental Health Emergencies
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