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

question 179

Multiple Choice

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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