A patient on chemotherapy has a platelet count of 3000/mm3. When the patient complains of joint pain, the nurse should give which instruction?
1. Take two regular-strength aspirin.
2. Take two over-the-counter–strength ibuprofen tablets.
3. Take two prescription-strength ibuprofen tablets.
4. Take two acetaminophen tablets.
Correct Answer: 4
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The nurse is administering medications to a patient with kidney disease. Which is the nurse's priority action?
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