The nurse should assess for which side effect when clients are receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain?
1. Confusion and memory loss
2. Tarry black stools and epigastric pain
3. Diarrhea and vomiting
4. Vertigo and syncope
Answer: 2
1. NSAIDs block the action of protective prostaglandins in the stomach and cause GI irritation and bleeding. They do not cause confusion and memory loss.
2. NSAIDs block the action of protective prostaglandins in the stomach and cause GI irritation and bleeding.
3. NSAIDs block the action of protective prostaglandins in the stomach and cause GI irritation and bleeding. Diarrhea and vomiting are not adverse effects of NSAIDs.
4. NSAIDs block the action of protective prostaglandins in the stomach and cause GI irritation and bleeding. Vertigo and syncope are not adverse effects of NSAIDs.
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