A client with a history of arthritis and gastric ulcers comes to the clinic complaining of severe gastrointestinal distress. Which would be the most important question for the nurse to ask the client?
1. "Are you taking the medications with food?"
2. "Are you taking the medications with water?"
3. "Have you changed your eating habits recently?"
4. "What medication are you using for the arthritis?"
Answer: 4
The most important information for the nurse to determine is what medications the client is taking for treatment of the arthritis. The medications should be evaluated and possibly changed.