A 19-year-old student presents to A&E after ingesting 40 Paracetamol tablets 3 hours ago in an impulsive overdose. She now regrets the act. What is th...

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A 19-year-old student presents to A&E after ingesting 40 Paracetamol tablets 3 hours ago in an impulsive overdose. She now regrets the act. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange psychosocial assessment after appropriate medical treatment

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Discharge her after she expresses regret

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Start N-acetylcysteine without checking a Paracetamol level

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Refer directly to community counselling services

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Detain her under the Mental Health Act immediately

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Self-harm assessment

A 19-year-old student presents to A&E after ingesting 40 Paracetamol tablets 3 hours ago in an impulsive overdose. She now regrets the act. What is the most appropriate next step in management?