After administering diflunisal to a client, the nurse would be alert for which of the following as an adverse reaction? Select all that apply
A) Diarrhea
B) Tarry stools
C) Weight loss
D) Heartburn
E) Constipation
Ans: B, C, D
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A nurse monitoring a client taking a salicylate like diflunisal should monitor the client for adverse effects including gastric upset, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and GI bleeding (dark, tarry stools).
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