Question

An occupational health nurse is assessing a client who reports taking ibuprofen daily. The nurse should counsel the client about the risk for which of the following adverse effects?

A. Gastric ulcerations
B. Respiratory syncytial virus is spreading through contact with respiratory secretions from an infected person
C. School age child tx in ED last night for status asthmaticus
D. Varicella

Answer 1

An occupational health nurse should counsel a client taking ibuprofen daily about the risk of gastric ulcerations.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a client reports taking ibuprofen daily, an occupational health nurse should counsel the client about the risk for gastric ulcerations. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation. However, long-term use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen can increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeds.