What precaution should the nurse teach the client who is prescribed to take the NSAID ibuprofen (Motrin) for dysmenorrhea?
A. "Avoid using oral contraceptives with this medication."
B. "Use sunscreen whenever you are out of doors."
C. "Take this medication with food or milk."
D. "Avoid crowds and people who are ill."
C
These medications inhibit the prostaglandins responsible for producing the thick, gel-like mucus that coats the stomach and protects it from ulceration. This type of NSAID promotes gastrointes-tinal ulceration. Taking the drug with food helps prevent this side effect.
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