A patient who has been taking cimetidine (Tagamet)for a year has all of the following symptoms.Which symptom does the nurse report immediately to the prescriber?

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Cimetidine can cause drug-induced hepatitis.Dark urine and white stool are symptoms of liver problems and should be investigated immediately before any damage becomes permanent.It is likely the drug will need to be discontinued.

A Patient Who Has Been Taking Cimetidine (Tagamet)for a Year