A client is being treated with acetaminophen (Tylenol). Which assessment finding is most likely to occur after a dose of the medication?
a. A febrile seizure
b. Nausea and vomiting
c. Episodes of sweating
d. Syncope
C
Be alert for waves of sweating after each dose. Sweating may be accompanied by a fall in blood pressure, followed by return of fever. These unpleasant side effects of antipyretic therapy often can be alleviated by liberal administration of fluids and by regular scheduling of drug adminis-tration.
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What is the answer?