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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A nurse is reviewing a medication order for an elderly client with chronic kidney disease. The order reads: 'Ibuprofen 600 mg orally every 6 hours as needed for pain.' What should the nurse do first?

  • Contact the prescribing provider to question the appropriateness of ibuprofen for this client.

  • Verify the medication dose with the pharmacist to confirm its accuracy.

  • Administer the medication as ordered after completing a pain assessment.

  • Document the medication order and prepare to administer it after confirming client allergies.

NCLEX RN
Physiological Integrity
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