A patient who requires daily use of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID ) for management of severe rheumatoid arthritis has recently developed melena. The nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about
A) substitution of acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) for the NSAID.
B) use of enteric-coated NSAIDs to reduce gastric irritation.
C) reasons for using corticosteroids to treat the rheumatoid arthritis.
D) the benefits of misoprostol ( Cytotec ) in protecting the gastrointestinal ( GI ) mucosa.
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