A patient who takes high-dose aspirin to treat rheumatoid arthritis has a serum salicylate level of 35 mg/dL. The nurse will perform which action?
A) Assess the patient for signs of toxicity, such as tinnitus.
B) Monitor the patient for signs of Reye's syndrome.
C) Notify the provider of severe aspirin toxicity.
D) Request an order for an increased aspirin dose.
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