The nurse plans care for the elderly client receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. The best outcome related to side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is that the client will:
1. Refrain from taking other medications.
2. Report any mood changes.
3. Avoid the use of caffeine.
4. Report any bleeding or bruising.
4. Report any bleeding or bruising.
Rationale:
Elderly clients are at risk for increased bleeding with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. Elderly clients often takeseveral medications, and refraining from taking them with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) is an unrealistic outcome. Mood changes are not a side effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. There is no reason for avoiding use of caffeine while using a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
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