An older adult client with arthritis is prescribed NSAID medications. What information can the nurse share with the client about taking this medication?
a. Take with food to decrease GI upset.
b. Take the dose at night.
c. Take half the prescribed dose to decrease the side effects.
d. You can take the medication with your anticoagulant.
a. Take with food to decrease GI upset.
FEEDBACK:
a. The client should be instructed to take the medication with food to decrease GI upset.
b. The client should be instructed otherwise. .
c. The client should be instructed otherwise. .
d. The client should be instructed otherwise. .
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