A 60-year-old man has told the nurse that he has been treating his joint pain with regular doses of ibuprofen. In order to ascertain the man's risks of experiencing adverse effects, the nurse should assess the patient's. alcohol intake.
Danny has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and begins methotrexate drug therapy. Why should the nurse document the severity of joint inflammation and any restriction in the range of motion when assessing Danny's health status?
Aspirin is not recommended for use in children because of its association with. Reye's syndrome. A nurse caring for a patient administered an NSAID for fever reduction records a decrease in urinary output for the patient.