A 70 year old client has been self treating joint pain with maximum daily doses of an NSAID for 3 weeks. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in her assessment?

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Prolonged use of NSAIDs at maximum daily doses can lead to decreased renal function, especially in older adults. Difficulty hearing and orthostatic hypotension are not commonly associated with NSAID use, and decreased liver function tests may occur with long-term use but would not necessarily be expected after only 3 weeks of use.

A 70 Year Old Client Has Been Self Treating Joint