Question

Nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about pain management for older adult patients. Which of the following statements by a newly licensed nurse indicates understanding of the teaching.

A. Older adults may require up to 6 g of acetaminophen over 24 hours for effective pain control
B. Ibuprofen can cause G.I. bleeding in older adults patients
C. MEPERIDINE is the medication of choice for older adult patient experiencing severe pain
D. Older adult client taking oxycodone are at risk for diarrhea

Answer 1

Ibuprofen can cause G.I. bleeding in older adults patients.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that indicates understanding of pain management for older adult patients is B. Ibuprofen can cause G.I. bleeding in older adults patients.

Older adults are more susceptible to gastrointestinal bleeding from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen. Ibuprofen can cause irritation and damage to the lining of the stomach and intestines, leading to bleeding.

It is important for newly licensed nurses to be aware of this potential side effect when administering pain relief medications to older adult patients.