The nurse is caring for a patient after a hernia repair who reports pain of 4 on a 0 to 10 scale. The patient's orders include ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 mg orally every 6 hours prn for pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Start the ibuprofen on the second postoperative day.
b. Hold the ibuprofen due to risk of gastrointestinal (GI) upset.
c. Give the ibuprofen as ordered for pain.
d. Consult the physician for a stronger analgesic.
ANS: C
Ibuprofen can be effectively used for postoperative pain relief. See Box 12.9.
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