The nurse is providing care to a client who experiences chronic inflammation due to arthritis. Which collaborative intervention does the nurse plan for when providing care to this client?
A) Administering anti-inflammatory medications
B) Administering diuretics
C) Administering frequent doses of opioid medications
D) Administering antibiotics
Answer: A
Anti-inflammatory medication will reduce the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis. Opioid medication is not usually indicated to treat a chronic inflammatory process. Antibiotics would be ordered for an infection, not chronic inflammation. Diuretics are not used to treat the inflammatory process.
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