The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an older patient. If the patient is prescribed Ibuprofen, what should the nurse specifically educate the patient about? Select correct answer.
1. The nurse should teach the patient that they may experience a pimply rash on their arms.
2. The nurse should teach the patient that they may experience blue pigmentation.
3. The nurse should teach the patient to avoid extended sun exposure.
4. The nurse should teach the patient that he/she may be at risk for skin melanomas.
3. The nurse should teach the patient to avoid extended sun exposure.
Explanation: 1. Ibuprofen carries a risk of skin disorders, but they are not a pimply rash in appearance.
2. Ibuprofen does not cause blue pigmentation.
3. Ibuprofen is a medication that causes skin sensitivity and sensitivity to the sun.
4. Ibuprofen does not increase their risk of skin melanomas.
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