Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
While evaluating a patient who has been taking acetaminophen for chronic pain, the nurse notices that the patientÔÇÖs skin appears yellow. What action should the nurse take in response to this observation?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Yellow skin (jaundice) suggests liver damage, a serious acetaminophen side effect. Reporting to the provider (D) is critical for evaluation. Reducing dosage (A) without consultation is unsafe. Glucose (B) and oxygen saturation (C) are unrelated to jaundice.