A nurse has administered a scheduled dose of naproxen to a hospital patient who has been taking the drug for several weeks
What assessment finding should cause the nurse to suspect that the patient is experiencing adverse effects of this drug treatment? A) There is an increase in the patient's neutrophils but no increase in temperature.
B) The patient's stool tests positive for occult blood.
C) The patient complains of itchy, dry skin.
D) The patient has peripheral edema and there is a steady increase in the patient's weight.
B
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GI bleeding is a significant adverse effect of naproxen. This drug does not typically cause leukocytosis, dry skin, or fluid imbalances.
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