Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a female client with rheumatoid arthritis, the client asks the nurse if it is safe to take aspirin. The nurse should recognize which of the following contraindications is of most concern?
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Correct Answer:
Report of bloody stools.
Rationale:
👉Aspirin, a commonly used NSAID, is known to cause gastrointestinal mucosal irritation, which can lead to gastritis, ulcers, or GI bleeding.
👉A report of bloody stools could indicate a serious complication such as GI hemorrhage, which can be life-threatening and must be addressed immediately.
👉While joint inflammation and headaches are frequent in RA, they are not urgent.
👉Aspirin can exacerbate existing GI conditions, especially in older adults or those on long-term NSAID therapy.
👉This makes GI bleeding the most critical contraindication among the choices provided.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4