The client with osteoarthritis who is taking the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib (Celebrex), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), calls the clinic and reports having black, tarry stools. Which...

The client with osteoarthritis who is taking the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib (Celebrex), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), calls the clinic and reports having black, tarry stools. Which intervention should the clinic nurse implement?

1. Ask if the client is taking any type of iron preparation.

2. Tell the client to not take any more of the Celebrex.

3. Instruct the client to bring a stool specimen to the clinic.

4. Explain that this is a side effect of the medication