A client reports taking acetaminophen (Tylenol)to control osteoarthritis.Which instruction should the nurse give the patient requiring long-term acetaminophen use?

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Even in recommended doses,acetaminophen can cause hepatoxicity in those who consume alcohol.Therefore,the nurse should caution the patient against combining acetaminophen with alcohol.Aspirin,not acetaminophen,increases the risk for bleeding because it inhibits platelet aggregation.NSAIDs,not acetaminophen,cause gastric irritation and should be taken with meals.Opioid analgesics,not acetaminophen,can cause physical dependence.

A Client Reports Taking Acetaminophen (Tylenol)to Control Osteoarthritis