After teaching a client receiving NSAID therapy about the drug, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client identifies the need to notify the primary health care provider for which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Skin rash
B) Visual disturbances
C) Edema
D) Chest pain
E) Diarrhea
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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The client should notify the primary health care provider if any of the following adverse reactions occur: skin rash, itching, visual disturbances, weight gain, edema, diarrhea, black stools, nausea, vomiting, chest or leg pain, numbness, or persistent headache.
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