A nurse would be especially alert for the development of liver failure in which client when administering acetaminophen?
A) Client with diabetes
B) Client who consumes alcohol habitually
C) Client with hypertension
D) Client with a urinary tract infection
Ans: B
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The risk of liver failure during acetaminophen therapy increases in clients who drink alcohol habitually. Clients with diabetes, high blood pressure, or urinary tract infections are not at a significantly greater risk for liver failure.
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