A patient is taking the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin (Indocin) as treatment for pericarditis. The nurse will teach the patient to watch for which adverse effect?

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Gastrointestinal effects include dyspepsia, heartburn, epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, and others. See Table 44-2 for the other adverse effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The other options are not adverse effects of NSAIDs.

A Patient Is Taking the Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Indomethacin (Indocin)