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A 15-year-old boy purposefully took an overdose of Tylenol, resulting in confusion.

What is the proper reporting for this situation?
A. A code for confusion
B. A code for the Tylenol poisoning
C. A code for the Tylenol poisoning, then the confusion
D. A code for the confusion, then the Tylenol poisoning

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Final answer:

The proper reporting for this situation would be option C: a code for the Tylenol poisoning, then the confusion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The proper reporting for this situation would be option C: a code for the Tylenol poisoning, then the confusion.



Tylenol is a brand name for acetaminophen, which is a common over-the-counter pain reliever. Taking an overdose of Tylenol can result in acetaminophen poisoning, which can cause liver damage or failure. Confusion, in this case, is an adverse effect of the Tylenol poisoning and should be reported as a secondary code.



By reporting both the Tylenol poisoning and the resulting confusion, healthcare professionals can accurately document the cause and effect relationship between the ingestion of Tylenol and the symptoms experienced by the patient.

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