Chapter 72 : Emergency Nursing

A client is in hypovolemic shock. To determine the effectiveness of fluid replacement therapy, the nurse should monitor the client' s:

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A client suspected of acetaminophen ( Tylenol) toxicity reports that he ingested the medication at 7 p.m. At what time should the nurse anticipate laboratory tests to assess the acetaminophen level?

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