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Title: A patient with ulcers has asked the nurse if it would be acceptable for him to take bismuth ... Post by: jmazza on Mar 6, 2019 A patient with ulcers has asked the nurse if it would be acceptable for him to take bismuth subsalicylate. Before recommending an OTC formulation of this drug, the nurse should assess the patient's
A)immunization history. B)allergy status. C)cognition. D)normal bowel pattern. Title: A patient with ulcers has asked the nurse if it would be acceptable for him to take bismuth ... Post by: JisselFlores on Mar 6, 2019 B
Feedback: Because it is a salicylate, this drug can cause serious bleeding problems when used alone in patients with ulcers. People with an allergy to aspirin or other salicylates should not take bismuth subsalicylate. The patient's bowel pattern, immunization history, and cognition are not central considerations. |