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?

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Mild toxicity occurs at levels above 30 mg/dL,so the nurse should assess for signs of toxicity,such as tinnitus.This level will not increase the risk for Reye's syndrome.Severe toxicity occurs at levels greater than 50 mg/dL.The dose should not be increased.

A Patient Who Takes High-Dose Aspirin to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis