The nurse teaches a group of clients with arthritis about the use of ibuprofen (Motrin), emphasizing the maximum daily amount. The nurse evaluates that education has been most effective when the clients make which statement?
1. "We cannot take over 4,000 mg/day."
2. "We cannot take over 3,600 mg/day."
3. "We cannot take over 3,200 mg/day."
4. "We cannot take over 3,000 mg/day."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The maximum amount of ibuprofen (Motrin) to be taken in 24 hours is 3,200 mg, not 4,000 mg.
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