Why do aspirin-sensitive patients substitute aspirin with acetaminophen to relieve pain?
A. Acetaminophen does not affect platelet aggregation.
B. Acetaminophen does not produce GI irritation or ulceration in therapeutic doses.
C. Acetaminophen does not affect prothrombin response.
D. All of the above are correct.
Answer: D
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1. Continue gentamicin IV and check the peak level in a week. 2. Suggest checking the client's peak gentamicin level and immediately report the loss in hearing in the chart and to the health care provider. 3. Tell the client that she is going to need a hearing aid. 4. Continue gentamicin IV and suggest adding vancomycin IV to improve the ototoxicity.