A client takes aspirin regularly to deal with the pain of arthritis. Which symptom may be indicative of a serious side effect of the medication?
a. Intense abdominal pain
b. Frequent constipation
c. Excessive perspiration
d. Excessive fatigue
ANS: A
ASA may cause gastric irritation and lead to ulceration. Abdominal pain may indicate this and may be a medical emergency.
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