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A 27-year-old man presents to the emergency department 4 hours after ingesting an unknown quantity of acetaminophen tablets in a suicide attempt. He is currently asymptomatic. Serum acetaminophen level is sent at 4 hours post ingestion. What is the most appropriate management while awaiting the result?

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