The nurse is administering ibuprofen (Advil) to an older patient. Which of the following assessment data causes the nurse to hold the medication? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is administering ibuprofen (Advil) to an older patient. Which of the following assessment data causes the nurse to hold the medication? (Select all that apply.)




a. Past medical history of gastric ulcer

b. Patient states last bowel movement was 4 days ago

c. Stated allergy to aspirin

d. Patient states has 2/10 intermittent joint pain

e. Patient experienced respiratory depression after administration of an opioid medication




Answer: A, C


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