A 20-year-old patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) several hours after taking "25 to 30" acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets.Which action will the nurse plan to take?
A) Give N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) .
B) Discuss the use of chelation therapy.
C) Start oxygen using a non-rebreather mask.
D) Have the patient drink large amounts of water.
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