Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a female client with rheumatoid arthritis, the client ask the nurse if it is safe to take aspirin. The nurse should recognize which of the following contraindications is of most concern?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A report of bloody stools is the most concerning contraindication for aspirin use because aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, which could be worsened by the presence of bloody stools.