A client has been taking naproxen (Naprosyn) for several months. Which assessment question is important for the nurse to ask?
a. "Have you experienced any constipation?"
b. "Have you had any stomach pain or indi-gestion?"
c. "Have you had any difficulty swallow-ing?"
d. "Have you noticed any weight loss late-ly?"
B
Long-term use of NSAIDs for chronic pain can precipitate peptic ulcer formation through inhibi-tion of prostaglandins, which normally protects the gastric mucosa. The client should be assessed for stomach pain or indigestion. This medication does not typically cause constipation or diffi-culty swallowing. Weight loss would not be related to this medication.
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