The nurse is gathering information about a new patient in an adult clinic. The patient states, "I have severe arthritis, but I control the pain with two 650-mg acetaminophen tablets four times a day." Which condition does the nurse associate with the patient's medication regimen?

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The patient is consuming 5200 mg of acetaminophen daily (650 mg x 2 tablets x 4 times a day), which exceeds the recommended maximum daily dose of 3000-4000 mg for adults. Chronic overuse of acetaminophen can lead to liver damage or failure.

The Nurse Is Gathering Information About a New Patient in an Adult