The nurse teaches clients with rheumatoid arthritis about the side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The nurse evaluates that education has been effective when the clients make which statement?
1. "We must have our blood tests monitored with this medication."
2. "We must be careful about falling with this medication."
3. "We must take the medicine just as the doctor said to take it."
4. "We must be sure and keep all scheduled doctors' appointments".
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause bleeding, so blood tests must be monitored.
Rationale 2: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) do not cause sedation, so falling is not a concern.
Rationale 3: Taking the medication as prescribed is important, but this does not address the side effects.
Rationale 4: Keeping scheduled doctors' appointments is important, but this does not address the side effects.
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