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5. An elderly female client comes to the clinic for a regular check-up. The client tells the
nurse
that she has increased her daily doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for the past month to
control joint pain. Based on this client's comment, what previous lab values should the
nurse
compare with today's lab report?
a. Look at last quarter's hemoglobin and hematocrit, expecting an increase today due
to dehydration.
b. Look for an increase in today's LDH compared to the previous one to assess
for possible liver damage. c. Expect to find an increase in today's APTT as compared to
last quarter's due
to bleeding.
d. Determine if there is a decrease in serum potassium due to renal compromise. -
Answer✔️✔️-ANS: B
Frequent and/or large doses of acetaminophen can cause an increase in liver enzymes,
indicating possible liver damage (B). If the client reported unusual bleeding, or an
increase in
aspirin usage, it would be important for the nurse to assess for increased bleeding and
monitor
(A and/or C). (D) is not affected by increases in acetaminophen doses.
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