The nurse teaches a group of clients with arthritis about the use of ibuprofen (Motrin), emphasizing the maximum daily amount. The nurse evaluates that education has been most effective when the clients make which statement?
1. "We cannot take over 4000 mg/day."
2. "We cannot take over 3600 mg/day."
3. "We cannot take over 3200 mg/day."
4. "We cannot take over 3000 mg/day."
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Rationale 1: The maximum amount of ibuprofen (Motrin) to be taken in 24 hours is 3200 mg, not 4000 mg.
Rationale 2: The maximum amount of ibuprofen (Motrin) to be taken in 24 hours is 3200 mg, not 3600 mg.
Rationale 3: The maximum amount of ibuprofen (Motrin) to be taken in 24 hours is 3200 mg.
Rationale 4: The maximum amount of ibuprofen (Motrin) to be taken in 24 hours is 3200 mg, not 3000 mg.
Global Rationale: The maximum amount of ibuprofen (Motrin) to be taken in 24 hours is 3200 mg.
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