A patient with a history of congestive heart failure is prescribed naproxen for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should instruct the patient to report which of the following symptoms?
Explanation
• Fluid retention and edema
• Constipation and diarrhea are common side effects of NSAID use; reporting them to the health care provider is unnecessary.
• Weight loss is not generally associated with NSAID use.