These Medications Are Ordered for an Older-Adult Client with Arthritis

question 19

Multiple Choice

These medications are ordered for an older-adult client with arthritis in both hips who is complaining of level 3 (0-10 scale) hip pain while ambulating. Which medication should the nurse use as initial therapy?

• A)Acetylsalicylic acid 650 mg orally
• B)Naproxen 200 mg orally
• C)Oxycodone 5 mg orally
• D)Acetaminophen 650 mg orally

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