Multiple Choice
These medications are ordered for an 86-year-old patient with arthritis in both hips who is complaining of level 3 (0 to 10 scale) hip pain while ambulating. Which medication should the nurse use as initial therapy?
A) aspirin (Bayer) 650 mg orally
B) naproxen (Aleve) 200 mg orally
C) oxycodone (Roxicodone) 5 mg orally
D) acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg orally
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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