A nurse is working with a patient with rheumatic disease who is being treated with salicylate therapy. What statement would indicate that the patient is experiencing adverse effects of this drug?
A) "I have this ringing in my ears that just won't go away."
B) "I feel so foggy in the mornings and it takes me so long to wake up."
C) "When I eat a meal that's high in fat, I get really nauseous."
D) "I seem to have lost my appetite, which is unusual for me."
Ans: A
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Tinnitus is associated with salicylate therapy. Salicylates do not normally cause drowsiness, intolerance of high-fat meals, or anorexia.
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