An Older Client with a History of Hypertension and Osteoarthritis

question 12

Multiple Choice

An older client with a history of hypertension and osteoarthritis who has recently fallen and fractured two ribs is prescribed extra strength Tylenol for the pain. What statement by the client requires further evaluation by the nurse?

• A) "I find that when I drink herbal tea and then take my Tylenol at bedtime, I sleep through the whole night."
• B) "I heard that meditation may help me deal with the pain without taking all that Tylenol."
• C) "Two extra strength Tylenol tablets (500 mg/tablet) every 4 hours around-the-clock and my pain is gone."
• D) "I make sure that I take my Tylenol with breakfast when I first get up."

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