While caring for elderly residents in a nursing home, the nurse recognizes the use of Advil (ibuprofen) places these clients at increased risk for which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Gastrointestinal bleeding
B) Renal toxicity
C) Hepatic toxicity
D) Cerebrovascular accident
E) Pulmonary embolism
F) Peripheral vascular disease

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Advil (ibuprofen) can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, renal toxicity and hepatic toxicity in elderly residents. It is important to monitor for these adverse effects and consider alternative medications or lower doses. There is less evidence suggesting a link between Advil and cerebrovascular accident, pulmonary embolism and peripheral vascular disease.

While Caring for Elderly Residents in a Nursing Home, the Nurse