A Patient Reports Taking Two 500-Mg Acetaminophen Tablets "At Least

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient reports taking two 500-mg acetaminophen tablets "at least 3 or 4 times a day" to treat muscle pain in his back.What nursing assessment question is priority?

• A)"Do you drink plenty of water when you take these pills?"
• B)"What other medications do you take?"
• C)"Have you had your back reassessed lately?"
• D)"What other measures do you take to relieve your back pain?"

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