What is an important instruction for the nurse to give to the patient who is taking acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
1. "Check your gums for bleeding when taking acetaminophen (Tylenol)."
2. "Do not take any narcotics with acetaminophen (Tylenol)."
3. "You may experience diarrhea while taking acetaminophen (Tylenol)."
4. "Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can cause drowsiness."
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Rationale 1: Bleeding in the gums is an effect of aspirin, not acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Rationale 2: There is no contraindication between acetaminophen (Tylenol) and narcotics; they are often combined for more effective pain relief.
Rationale 3: Constipation is a more common effect of acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Rationale 4: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can cause drowsiness in some patients.
Global Rationale: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can cause drowsiness in some patients. There is no contraindication between acetaminophen (Tylenol) and narcotics; they are often combined for more effective pain relief. Bleeding in the gums is an effect of aspirin, not acetaminophen (Tylenol). Constipation is a more common effect of acetaminophen (Tylenol).
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