A patient has been taking 10 aspirin tablets a day for his arthritis. He comes into the clinic complaining of a ringing in his ears. The nurse, after assessing the patient, tells him:
1. the tinnitus should improve over time.
2. he needs an injection of vitamin K.
3. to stop taking the aspirin and contact his physician for a different prescription.
4. to increase his fluid intake to 3000 mL a day.
3
Tinnitus in an indication of ASA toxicity. He should stop taking aspirin and contact his physician for a different prescription.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Synthesis REF: 1208
OBJ: 7 TOP: ASA Toxicity
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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