A Client Presents to the Emergency Department with Influenza-Like Symptoms

question 35

Multiple Choice

A client presents to the emergency department with influenza-like symptoms. The nurse assesses the client's medication history and finds that the client has been taking ibuprofen for arthritic pain. Warfarin (Coumadin) was recently prescribed due to a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. What is the nurse's rationale for immediately discussing this finding with the health care provider?

• A) If taken with NSAID medications, warfarin can cause a cause ulcers in the oral mucosa.
• B) Oral anticoagulants taken with ibuprofen can increase the risk of bleeding.
• C) Taking ibuprofen and warfarin at the same time decreases the client's immune response.
• D) Ibuprofen is contraindicated for patients who have influenza-like symptoms.

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