A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected overdose of acetaminophen. The nurse anticipates administering which antidote to prevent liver damage? a) Naloxone b) Flumazenil c) Acetylcysteine d) Activated charcoal

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A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected overdose of acetaminophen. The nurse anticipates administering which antidote to prevent liver damage? a) Naloxone b) Flumazenil c) Acetylcysteine d) Activated charcoal

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