While the Nurse Is Obtaining a Nursing History from a Patient

question 12

Multiple Choice

While the nurse is obtaining a nursing history from a patient who is admitted with jaundice, the nurse will be most concerned about which patient statement?

• A) "I take a baby aspirin every day to prevent strokes."
• B) "I need to take an antacid for indigestion several times a week"
• C) "I use acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours for chronic pain."
• D) "I used cough syrup several times a day last week."

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