Multiple Choice
A patient who has had recent cardiac surgery develops pericarditis and complains of level 6 (0 to 10 scale) chest pain with deep breathing. Which of these ordered PRN medications will be the most appropriate for the nurse to administer?
A) Fentanyl 2 mg IV
B) IV morphine sulfate 6 mg
C) Oral ibuprofen (Motrin) 800 mg
D) Oral acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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