HESI RN
HESI RN Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A male client who has been taking a high-dose of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) comes to the clinic reporting gastric pain and blood in his stool. The healthcare provider discontinues the NSAIDs and prescribes esomeprazole. Which information should the nurse include in this client's teaching plan? Which information should the nurse include in this client's teaching plan?
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Rationale: Black stools indicate potential gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious complication of NSAID use. Instructing the client to notify the provider ensures prompt evaluation and management, critical given the client’s symptoms.
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