The nurse will question an order for bismuth salts (Pepto-Bismol) in a patient with what condition?
A) Rheumatoid arthritis
B) Allergy to aspirin
C) Hypertension
D) Viral gastroenteritis
B
Feedback:
Pepto-Bismol has aspirin in it and should not be given to a patient with an allergy to aspirin. There is no contraindication for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, or viral gastroenteritis.
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