A patient arrives in the emergency department ( ED ) a few hours after taking "20 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) Have the patient drink large amounts of water.
D) Administer oxygen using a non-rebreather mask.
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