An older adult is seen in the emergency department after falling and sustaining substantial soft tissue bruising. The assessment interview notes a history of arthritic pain in several joints. The client is prescribed 650 mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol) four times per day and 800 mg of ibuprofen (Motrin) four times per day for control of the persistent arthritic pain. When providing discharge teaching, the nurse includes information regarding the signs and symptoms of: (Select all that apply.)

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There is no indication that the patient is at risk for mental status changes such as confusion or increased anxiety. The remaining options are directly related to the possible outcomes of long-term pain management with these medications.

An Older Adult Is Seen in the Emergency Department After