A client says to the nurse,"I've been taking Tylenol for years like my mother did,but I never understood why it worked.Can you explain it to me?" The nurse would incorporate in a response that acetaminophen is an

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Acetaminophen is a common analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer) medication. It works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, which are chemicals in the body that cause pain and fever. It is not an antiplatelet or antiinflammatory agent.

A Client Says to the Nurse,"I've Been Taking Tylenol for Years