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The older adult client taking NSAIDs for rheumatoid arthritis now has pitting edema of both legs. What is the nurse’s best first action?
A.   Assess the client’s pulse, blood pressure, and breath sounds.
B.   Instruct the client to weigh herself daily and keep a diary.
C.   Document the finding as the only action.
D.   Notify the physician immediately.
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Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.
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