A 53-year-old male is seen by his health care provider for chronic pain in his knees. He
Question:
A 53-year-old male is seen by his health care provider for chronic pain in his knees. He states the pain is a dull, constant ache in both knees that happens in the evenings after he's been working as a cashier all day.
1. It is important for the nurse to gather what information about the patient's medications?
2. The patient has taken ibuprofen for an extended period of time to control his pain. What risk does this over-the-counter (OTC) drug pose for him?
3. What patient education should the nurse provide concerning OTC drugs?
4. The patient is advised by his health care provider to stop taking ibuprofen and begin taking acetaminophen. Before leaving the office, he asks the nurse how he will be able to remember the possible side effects of this drug. The nurse tells him he can read the label on his bottle. What is the standardized order of information on OTC drug labels?
Expert Answer:
1 The nurse should gather information about all medications the patient is currently taking includin... View the full answer
