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The Older Adult Client Has Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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The older adult client has gastrointestinal bleeding. The client says to the nurse, "I don't understand this. All I did was take ibuprofen (Advil) for my arthritis." Which plan would be best as it relates to the nurse's education of this client?


A) A plan to teach the client to use drugs that bypass the gastrointestinal system, like topical drugs
B) A plan to teach the client to substitute safer drugs like acetaminophen (Tylenol)
C) A plan to teach the client to obtain physician approval prior to the use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications
D) A plan to teach the advantages and disadvantages of ibuprofen (Advil)

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