Your client is taking aspirin, ketorolac, and a topical hydrocortisone. He reports ringing in his ears for the last day. What is the priority action you will take?
A. Hold the next dose of ketorolac
B. Inspect the patient's ears for impacted cerumen
C. Hold the next dose of aspirin and report the symptom to the health care provider
Ans: C. Hold the next dose of aspirin and report the symptom to the health care provider
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