A client is being treated with blood transfusions for a large peptic ulcer in the duodenum. Which information in the client's history should the nurse suspect as a potential cause of this health problem?
A)Allergies to penicillin and morphine sulfate
B)History of chronic atrial fibrillation
C)Daily medications include naproxen sodium and aspirin
D)History of recent cataract extraction with lens implant

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A)Clients who are taking high doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs)such as naproxen sodium and aspirin are predisposed to developing large ulcers that do not cause pain. The first symptom the client often experiences is a significant bleeding episode. Concurrent use of NSAIDs and aspirin should therefore be avoided. Allergies to penicillin and morphine sulfate, history of atrial fibrillation, and recent eye surgery are not relevant to the client's bleeding incident.
B)Clients who are taking high doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs)such as naproxen sodium and aspirin are predisposed to developing large ulcers that do not cause pain. The first symptom the client often experiences is a significant bleeding episode. Concurrent use of NSAIDs and aspirin should therefore be avoided. Allergies to penicillin and morphine sulfate, history of atrial fibrillation, and recent eye surgery are not relevant to the client's bleeding incident.
C)Clients who are taking high doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs)such as naproxen sodium and aspirin are predisposed to developing large ulcers that do not cause pain. The first symptom the client often experiences is a significant bleeding episode. Concurrent use of NSAIDs and aspirin should therefore be avoided. Allergies to penicillin and morphine sulfate, history of atrial fibrillation, and recent eye surgery are not relevant to the client's bleeding incident.
D)Clients who are taking high doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs)such as naproxen sodium and aspirin are predisposed to developing large ulcers that do not cause pain. The first symptom the client often experiences is a significant bleeding episode. Concurrent use of NSAIDs and aspirin should therefore be avoided. Allergies to penicillin and morphine sulfate, history of atrial fibrillation, and recent eye surgery are not relevant to the client's bleeding incident.

A Client Is Being Treated with Blood Transfusions for a Large