The nurse is preparing to discharge a client home with a prescription for ibuprofen. What should the nurse instruct as a common side effect of this medication?
1. Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
2. Shakiness
3. Tremors
4. Rash
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The most common side effect of NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, is gastrointestinal, such as heartburn or indigestion.
Rationale 2: Shakiness is not a common side effect of NSAIDs.
Rationale 3: Tremors are not a common side effect of NSAIDs.
Rationale 4: A rash is not a common side effect of NSAIDs.
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