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An Older Client Is Admitted with Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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An older client is admitted with gastrointestinal bleeding. The client says to the nurse, "I don't understand this. All I did was take ibuprofen (Advil) for my arthritis." What is the nurse's best response?


A) Review nonpharmacologic methods to relieve joint pain.
B) Encourage the client to substitute safer drugs, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) .
C) Remind the client to contact their healthcare provider before taking any over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
D) Teach the client about the side effects of ibuprofen (Advil) .

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