A Client Who Requires Daily Use of a Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client who requires daily use of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for management of severe rheumatoid arthritis has recently developed melena. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

• A)Substitution of acetaminophen for the NSAID
• B)Use of enteric-coated NSAIDs to reduce gastric irritation
• C)Reasons for using corticosteroids to treat the rheumatoid arthritis
• D)The benefits of misoprostol in protecting the gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa

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Definitions:

Psychophysiological Disorders

Physical illnesses that are believed to arise from emotional or mental stressors.

Internal Conflicts

Psychological struggles within an individual resulting from opposing desires, needs, or values.

Consciousness

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A chronic condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious, undiagnosed medical illness despite few or no symptoms.