While reviewing medications taken by a patient scheduled to have a liver biopsy, the nurse would be most concerned if the patient reported taking which of the following?
A)Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
B)Tylenol (acetaminophen)
C)Mucinex (guaifenesin)
D)Protonix (pantoprazole)

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Aspirin can increase bleeding risk, and a liver biopsy is a procedure that carries a risk of bleeding, so taking aspirin can increase the risk of complications. Tylenol, Mucinex, and Protonix do not have the same potential risk for bleeding.

While Reviewing Medications Taken by a Patient Scheduled to Have