In providing care to the patient with an aseptic nonunion of a fracture, the nurse correlates which prescribed medication as a potential cause of this complication?

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NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) can potentially interfere with bone healing, which may lead to complications such as aseptic nonunion of a fracture. This is because NSAIDs can inhibit the inflammation process that is crucial for the initial phase of bone healing.

In Providing Care to the Patient with an Aseptic Nonunion