A woman in her third trimester of pregnancy has a history of back pain.The client says,I do best on Doan's pills (magnesium salicylate),so I will just start taking them again." How should the nurse respond?
Select all that apply.

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Magnesium salicylate, like aspirin, is a salicylate drug and can be harmful during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. It is important to consult a doctor for a safer medication option (C) and explore nonpharmaceutical pain relief measures (E) that are safer for both the mother and the fetus.

A Woman in Her Third Trimester of Pregnancy Has a History