A client has been taking high-dose aspirin (ASA) for pain. Which side effects would the nurse expect the client to experience?(Select all that apply.)
1. Bleeding
2. Inflammation
3. Heartburn
4. Ataxia
5. Hyperglycemia
1, 3
Rationale 1: The most common adverse effects observed during high-dose therapy relate to the digestive system. By increasing gastric acid secretion and irritating the stomach lining, aspirin can cause pain, heartburn, and even bleeding due to ulceration. In some patients, even small doses can cause GI bleeding.
Rationale 2:High doses of aspirin are used to decrease inflammation.
Rationale 3: The most common adverse effects observed during high-dose therapy relate to the digestive system. By increasing gastric acid secretion and irritating the stomach lining, aspirin can cause pain, heartburn, and even bleeding due to ulceration. In some patients, even small doses can cause GI bleeding.
Rationale 4: Ataxia is loss of body movements.
Rationale 5: Hyperglycemia is not a common symptom from high doses of aspirin.
Global Rationale: The most common adverse effects observed during high-dose therapy relate to the digestive system. By increasing gastric acid secretion and irritating the stomach lining, aspirin can cause pain, heartburn, and even bleeding due to ulceration. In some patients, even small doses can cause GI bleeding.
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