Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition by Donna Ignatavicius , Linda Workman

Exercise 1

The health care provider prescribes celecoxib (Celebrex) for a client with osteoarthritis. What health teaching will the nurse provide for this client regarding this drug? Select all that apply.
A) "Take the drug on an empty stomach before breakfast."
B) "Stop taking the drug if unusual bleeding occurs and call your health care provider."
C) "Report frequent episodes of indigestion to your health care provider."
D) "Expect fluid accumulation in your legs and feet that usually gets worse during the day."
E) "Call 911 immediately if chest pain occurs."