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A patient with a history of a myocardial infarction has chest pain.The patient's skin color is grayish,blood pressure is 88/70 mm Hg,pulse is 116 beats/minute and irregular,and respirations are 30/minute.Which action should the nurse take?
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory
A class of drugs that reduce inflammation, fever, and pain without being steroids, commonly used for treating mild to moderate pain.
Aspirin
A medication used to reduce pain, fever, inflammation, and, in low doses, to prevent blood clots.
Ibuprofen
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to reduce fever, relieve pain, and decrease inflammation.
Morphine Sulfate
A powerful opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to severe pain.
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