A client is currently taking over-the-counter ibuprofen and Tylenol for pain relief. After an outpatient procedure, the physician discharges him with a prescription for Vicodan ES. What client education does the nurse need to share with this client?
a. Stop taking over-the-counter Tylenol while taking Vicodan ES.
b. Continue to take over-the-counter Tylenol along with Vicodan ES to help relieve your pain.
c. Take the Vicodan during the day and Tylenol at night.
d. Take both pain medications as needed.
a. Stop taking over-the-counter Tylenol while taking Vicodan ES.
FEEDBACK:
a. The client should stop taking over-the-counter Tylenol while taking Vicodan ES because Vicodan has 750 mg Tylenol and the potential for overdose exists.
b. This is not what the client should do. .
c. This is not what the client should do. .
d. This is not what the client should do. .
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