An older client has taken a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) medication for general muscle aches. Which finding is most concerning?
1. Diarrhea
2. Heartburn
3. Abdominal pain
4. Dark emesis
4. Dark emesis
Explanation: 1. Gastrointestinal symptoms are common when taking NSAIDS. The client should be advised to reduce or eliminate the use of NSAIDs for gastrointestinal symptoms.
2. Gastrointestinal symptoms are common when taking NSAIDS. The client should be advised to reduce or eliminate the use of NSAIDs for gastrointestinal symptoms.
3. Gastrointestinal symptoms are common when taking NSAIDS. The client should be advised to reduce or eliminate the use of NSAIDs for gastrointestinal symptoms.
4. Dark emesis is carefully evaluated in the person taking NSAIDs. Coffee-ground emesis is the result of gastric bleeding, which can be the result of NSAID use.
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