The nurse preparing to discharge a client with acute hepatitis B instructs the client to avoid
a. acetaminophen and aspirin.
b. laxatives and stool softeners.
c. nicotine and caffeine.
d. oral decongestants.
A
The nurse should advise the client to avoid alcohol and medications such as aspirin, acetamino-phen, and sedatives because of their hepatotoxicity.
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