Progressive Care Nursing PCCN Exam Prep

Answer- A - The boys is likely to have Fulminant hepatic failure that will happen due to acetaminophen intake. Fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) is usually defined as the severe impairment of hepatic functions in the absence of preexisting liver disease. However, unlike in adults, encephalopathy may be absent, late, or unrecognized in children.