Question

A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about using nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain management. Which of the nursing student's statements indicates a need for further teaching?

1. "NSAIDs work by depressing the central nervous system."
2. "NSAIDs act by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins."
3. "Patients allergic to aspirin are more likely to be allergic to other NSAIDs."
4. "Use of NSAIDS in older adults may result in increased risk of adverse events."

Answer 1

A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about NSAIDs for pain management. The student's incorrect statement indicates a need for further teaching.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement indicating a need for further teaching is:

1. "NSAIDs work by depressing the central nervous system."

This statement is incorrect because NSAIDs do not depress the central nervous system. Instead, they act by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins, which are responsible for pain and inflammation. The other statements are correct: 1. NSAIDs act by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins. 2. Patients allergic to aspirin are more likely to be allergic to other NSAIDs. 3. Use of NSAIDs in older adults may result in increased risk of adverse events.