A nurse is reviewing the medical records of several clients. In which of the following clients would the nurse identify that the use of an NSAID would be contraindicated? Select all that apply
A) A female client who is lactating
B) A female client with a hypersensitivity to aspirin
C) A female client in the first trimester of pregnancy
D) A female client in the second trimester of pregnancy
E) A female client in the third trimester of pregnancy
Ans: A, B, E
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NSAIDs are contraindicated in clients with a hypersensitivity to aspirin. In general, NSAIDs are contraindicated during the third trimester of pregnancy (because they can induce labor) and during lactation.
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