The older osteoarthritis patient complains of stomach discomfort and shortness of breath after years of taking aspirin for pain relief. The home health nurse suggests that she change her pain control method to:
1. NSAIDs.
2. oral corticosteroids.
3. mild exercise.
4. warm baths.
1
The use of NSAIDs is less irritating than aspirin or glucocorticoids. Mild exercise is good, but not for pain relief.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 886
OBJ: 5 TOP: Drug Therapy for Connective Tissue Disorders
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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