The nurse reminds the parents of a 6-year-old child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are given for pain relief should be given:
a. Early in the morning on an empty stomach
b. Between meals
c. Whenever the child experiences pain
d. With meals
D
NSAIDs should be given with meals to avoid gastric irritation.
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