After completing an assessment, the nurse determines that a patient experiencing pain should avoid taking NSAIDs. What information caused the nurse to make this determination?
Select all that apply.
1. The patient takes medication for peptic ulcer disease.
2. The patient has a pacemaker inserted for atrial fibrillation.
3. The patient had a total hip and total knee replacement a year ago.
4. The patient takes medication and vitamin K for a clotting disorder.
5. The patient performs peritoneal self-dialysis for chronic kidney failure.
Correct Answer: 1, 4, 5
NSAIDs are not recommended for use in people with kidney or liver disease, bleeding disorders, or peptic ulcer disease. A pacemaker would not be a contraindication for using NSAIDs. Total joint replacements are not a reason to contraindicate NSAIDs.
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