Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
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The physician has prescribed an NSAID for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. During medication teaching, the nurse should tell the client that:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
NSAIDs can cause gastric irritation, so taking them with food reduces this risk. Milk does not render them ineffective. Fluid restriction is unnecessary and harmful. Sunlight is not linked to NSAIDs.