A woman who is 36 weeks pregnant tells the clinic nurse that she is considering taking ibuprofen for her back pain and muscle cramps. The nurse's best response is:
a. "That is a good choice for pain relief."
b. "Taking that mediation could cause your baby to experience distress because of premature changes in its cardiovascular system."
c. "Instead of using ibuprofen, you should take aspirin for the pain."
d. "Any of the over-the-counter pain relievers would be fine."
ANS: B
Use of ibuprofen during the third trimester can cause early closure of the ductus arteriosus. All women of childbearing age should be counseled about the risk of ingesting any drug during pregnancy and lactation.
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