Multiple Choice
A patient recovering from heart surgery develops pericarditis and complains of level 6 (0 to 10 scale) chest pain with deep breathing. Which prescribed PRN medication will be the most appropriate for the nurse to give?
A) Fentanyl 1 mg IV
B) IV morphine sulfate 4 mg
C) Oral ibuprofen (Motrin) 600 mg
D) Oral acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg
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