The nurse is caring for a client suspected of a Tylenol overdose. The nurse anticipates that the antidote to be administered is:
  1. Naloxone
  2. Vitamin K
  3. Atropine
  4. Acetylcysteine
Explanation
Answer: D - Acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose. Naloxone is administered to reverse the effects of narcotics, whereas atropine is used as a treatment for organophosphate poisoning. Vitamin K is the antidote for warfarin (Coumadin).
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