A Patient Is Taking Ibuprofen 400 Mg Every 4 Hours

A patient is taking ibuprofen 400 mg every 4 hours to treat moderate arthritis pain and reports that it is less effective than before.What action will the nurse take?

A) Counsel the patient to discuss a prescription NSAID with the provider.
B) Recommend adding aspirin to increase the antiinflammatory effect.
C) Suggest asking the provider about a short course of corticosteroids.
D) Tell the patient to increase the dose to 800 mg every 4 hours.

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