"A patient arrives at the urgent care center complaining of leg pain after a fall when rock climbing. The x-rays show no broken bones, but he has a large bruise on his thigh. The patient says he drives a truck and does not want to take anything strong because he needs to stay awake. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?A. ""It would be best for you not to take anything if you are planning to drive.""B. ""We will discuss with your doctor about taking an opioid because that would work best for your pain.""C. ""You can take acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, for pain, but no more than 1000 mg per day.""D. ""You can take acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, for pain, but no more than 3000 mg per day."""

Acetaminophen is known to be a pain reliever and fever reducer. It is temporarily useful in treating or relieving mild , moderate and severe pain or in reducing fever.

It should be understood that acetaminophen is indicated for milk to moderate pain and does not cause drowsiness, as an opioid would.

It should be noted that recently or currently, the maximum daily amount of acetaminophen is 3000 mg per day. The 1000-mg amount per day is described as too low.

In this case,telling or expecting the patient not to take any pain medication is incorrect, and should not be mentioned.