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A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has a new prescription for acetylcysteine. For which of the following conditions should the nurse expect to administer this medication?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Acetaminophen toxicity. Acetylcysteine is used as the antidote for acetaminophen overdose. It helps prevent liver damage by replenishing glutathione, which is depleted by acetaminophen toxicity. Acetylcysteine is not used for gastrointestinal bleed (
B), acute bronchospasm (
C), or morphine toxicity (
D). This medication is specifically indicated for acetaminophen overdose due to its mechanism of action in protecting the liver.

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