General medication Teaching 2398
SN instructed patient/CG on Acetaminophen pain medication usually used to treat minor to moderate pain. SN instructed patient/CG to never exceed 3000 mg in a 24 hour period. As with any medication Acetaminophen may have side effects, and if you experience SOB or a life threatening side effect please call 911 and seek emergency treatment.
Reviewed January 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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