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AACN Exam CCRN-Adult Topic 2 Question 2 Discussion
Actual exam question for
AACN's
CCRN-Adult exam
Question #: 2
Topic #: 2
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Topic #: 2
A patient was admitted 3 days ago for an overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol). The patient is developing a decreasing level of consciousness. Which the following is the most likely finding?
Suggested Answer:
D
A patient with acetaminophen overdose is at risk for acute liver failure, which can lead to coagulopathy. This condition is often marked by an increased International Normalized Ratio (INR) due to impaired synthesis of clotting factors in the liver. Decreasing level of consciousness can also result from hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of liver failure. Reference: = CCRN Exam Handbook and AACN's Certification Review Course materials.
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