NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023

A client regularly takes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and misoprostol has been added to the medication regimen. The nurse should monitor the client for the relief of which sign/symptom?

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Correct! The answer is number 4

Rationale:

Answer: 4

Rationale: The client who regularly takes NSAIDs is prone to gastric mucosal injury, which gives the client epigastric pain as a symptom. Misoprostol is administered to prevent this occurrence. Diarrhea can be a side effect of the medication, but its relief is not an intended effect. Bleeding and infection are unrelated to the question.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating

Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Evaluation

Content Area: Pharmacology: Gastrointestinal: Gastric Protectants

Health Problem: N/A

Practice Question Sourced From: Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition