Prior to administering an NSAID to a client, the nurse should obtain which of the following? Select all that apply
A) History of allergies
B) Pain assessment
C) Current medical conditions
D) Past medical conditions
E) Vital signs
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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Before administering an NSAID, the nurse should obtain a history of allergies and past medical conditions. Other preadministration assessment includes pain, current medical conditions and vital signs.
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