Possible risks of hepatocellular damage due to toxic blood levels of acetaminophen are evaluated based on blood levels and which of the following?
A) Urine levels
B) Months post ingestion
C) Time (hours) post ingestion
D) Degree of level of consciousness (LOC)

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The risk of hepatocellular damage due to toxic blood levels of acetaminophen is primarily evaluated based on the time (hours) post ingestion. This is because the toxicity and potential for liver damage are closely related to the time elapsed since the drug was taken, which influences the effectiveness of antidotal treatment with N-acetylcysteine.

Possible Risks of Hepatocellular Damage Due to Toxic Blood Levels