The hospitalized client has an order for Tylenol 325 mg 2 tablets every 4 hours prn temperature over 101°F.The client complains of a headache.Can the nurse legally administer Tylenol to treat the headache?
A) Yes,as Tylenol is used both for fever and headache.
B) No,not unless the client also has a temperature over 101°F.
C) Yes,but the nurse should document the reason why the medication was administered as a temperature elevation.
D) Yes,because the medication is available over the counter,an order is not required.
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