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?

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The symptoms reported by the patient indicate that they are experiencing an adverse effect related to the large dose of vitamin C taken. The best action for the nurse to take is to provide symptomatic care, which may include offering fluids to prevent dehydration, recommending a bland diet, and administering medication to address any discomfort or gastrointestinal upset. Activated charcoal and gastric lavage are not indicated for vitamin C toxicity, and sodium bicarbonate is not an appropriate treatment for these particular symptoms.

A Patient Reports Having Taken a Large Dose of Ascorbic