A nurse is teaching about medications to a group of clients. Which of the following statements by a client indicates a need for further teaching?
Explanation & Rationale
A. "I will take morphine during sickle cell crisis." – Morphine is commonly used for managing severe pain during a sickle cell crisis. B. "I will take propranolol to manage high blood pressure." – Propranolol is a beta-blocker used to treat hypertension, along with other conditions like anxiety and arrhythmias. C. "I will take aspirin to reduce pain from my peptic ulcer." – Needs further teaching. Aspirin is an NSAID that can irritate the gastric mucosa, increase acid secretion, and worsen or cause peptic ulcers. It should not be taken by clients with a history of peptic ulcer disease unless specifically directed by a provider. D. "I will take ibuprofen for arthritis." – Ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation in arthritis. However, long-term use should be monitored due to potential GI and renal effects.