A client has been prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. What should the nurse be sure to include when educating the client about taking this medication?
A) Take the medication on an empty stomach to assist in faster absorption.
B) Take the medication with food.
C) The medication may cause drowsiness, so do not operate machinery or drive a vehicle.
D) The dosage may be exceeded if pain is not relieved by the prescribed dose.
B
Feedback:
If the client is taking NSAIDS, the nurse stresses to take these medications with food. The most common adverse effects of NSAIDS are related to the gastrointestinal tract. The medication should not be taken on an empty stomach and does not cause more rapid absorption. The medication does not generally cause drowsiness, and the dosage should never be exceeded.
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