During assessment of a patient with
osteoarthritis pain, the nurse knows that which condition is a contraindication to the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
a. Renal disease
b. Diabetes mellitus
c. Headaches
d. Rheumatoid arthritis
ANS: A
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