A patient prescribed an NSAID,naproxen (Aleve,Naprosyn) ,for treatment of arthritis reports stomach upset.What should the nurse instruct the patient to do?

A) Notify the prescriber immediately.
B) Take the medication with food.
C) Take the medication with 8 ounces of water.
D) Take the medication before bedtime.

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Chloe Hacker · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B , Explanation :  The nurse should instruct the patient to take the medication with food to lessen gastric irritation.Taking the medication with 8 ounces of water will not decrease gastric irritation.Taking the medication just before bedtime may cause gastric reflux,increasing gastric irritation.Although indigestion is an unwanted side effect of naproxen,it is not an emergency that requires the prescriber to be notified immediately.However,prior to giving naproxen,be sure the patient has not had ulcers,stomach bleeding,or severe kidney or liver problems.If so,the patient is not a candidate for treatment with naproxen.

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