A 68-year-old patient has an abrupt onset of anorexia,nausea and vomiting,hepatomegaly,and abnormal liver function studies.Serological testing is negative for viral causes of hepatitis.During assessment of the patient,what is it most important for the nurse to ask the patient about?

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The abrupt onset of anorexia, nausea, vomiting, hepatomegaly, and abnormal liver function studies with negative serological testing for viral causes of hepatitis indicates a potential drug-induced liver injury. Therefore, it is most important for the nurse to ask the patient about the use of all prescription and over-the-counter medications to identify any possible hepatotoxic agents that may be causing the liver injury.

A 68-Year-Old Patient Has an Abrupt Onset of Anorexia,nausea and Vomiting,hepatomegaly,and