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 higher risk for hemolysis due to a higher prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, which can lead to hemolytic anemia when exposed to certain drugs, including acetaminophen.

The Nurse in the Emergency Department Frequently Sees Clients Who