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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Had

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The nurse is caring for a client who has had recent cardiac surgery and develops pericarditis, with symptoms of chest pain at a level 6 (0-10 scale) with deep breathing. Which of the following prescribed PRN medications should the nurse administer?


A) Fentanyl 2 mg IV
B) Morphine sulphate 6 mg IV
C) Ibuprofen 800 mg PO
D) Acetaminophen 650 mg PO

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