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a nurse is teaching a client who takes acetaminophen daily to manage mild knee pain. the nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse reactions to this medication?

tinnitus
muscle pain
hyperglycemia
jaundice

Explanation:

Acetaminophen (paracetamol) can cause hepatotoxicity (liver damage) with prolonged or excessive use. Jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes) is a key sign of liver dysfunction, as the liver fails to process bilirubin. Tinnitus is linked to NSAIDs like aspirin, muscle pain is not a typical adverse effect of acetaminophen, and hyperglycemia is unrelated to this medication. Thus, the client should monitor for jaundice.

Answer:

Jaundice