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HESI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW (A Grade), Questions and Answers with Rationale, All Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A 1. A client with hepatic failure tells the nurse about recent use of aceta ... minophen. How should the nurse respond to this client's statement? A. Bleeding precautions should be implemented. B. Tylenol is indicated for minor aches and pains. C. Acetaminophen reduces inflammation. D. The drug is hepatotoxic and contraindicated. Rationale: Acetaminophen is hepatotoxic and can cause further complications for a client with impaired liver function, so its use is contraindicated. Although bleeding is a risk in clients with liver disease caused by decreased production of clotting components, this drug significantly increases this risk and is contraindicated. Although option B is an indicated use for this drug, it remains contraindicated in clients with hepatic failure. Option C is inaccurate. [Show More]

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