A patient taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for osteoarthritis is admitted with acute erosive gastritis caused by alcohol ingestion. Which nursing instruction is indicated?
1. "Limit your alcohol intake to one glass of wine with dinner."
2. "Avoid alcohol use while you are taking NSAIDs."
3. "It is important that we find a different method of controlling pain from your arthritis."
4. "In some people, having a couple of drinks can reduce arthritis pain enough that NSAIDs are not necessary."
Answer: 2
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