The nurse in the emergency department frequently sees clients who have overdosed on acetaminophen (Tylenol). Which client is at highest risk for developing hemolysis?

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African-American clients are at a higher risk for developing hemolysis following an acetaminophen overdose due to a higher prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency in this population. G6PD deficiency can lead to hemolysis when exposed to oxidative stress from certain drugs, infections, or other factors.

The Nurse in the Emergency Department Frequently Sees Clients Who