During assessment, a 68-year-old patient informs the nurse about the analgesics she uses to manage her arthritis pain.What should the nurse caution the patient about?

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Many medications are combined with acetaminophen to achieve a synergistic effect (Percocet, which contains both acetaminophen and oxycodone; Tylenol 1, 2, and 3, which contain combinations of acetaminophen with varying amounts of codeine; and Tramacet, which contains paracetamol and tramadol).Acetaminophen is well tolerated; however, the maximum daily dosage in a healthy patient should not exceed 4 g per day from all sources combined.The maximum daily dosage is best decreased for older patients and for those with impaired liver function.

During Assessment, a 68-Year-Old Patient Informs the Nurse About the Analgesics