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a nurse is caring for a client who is to start therapy with ibuprofen for hip pain. which of the following information should the nurse provide about ibuprofen?
take the medication with an aspirin to increase effectiveness.
take the medication with food.
taking the maximum dose will offer stroke prevention.
sustained - release forms may be crushed for easier administration.

Explanation:

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can irritate the gastrointestinal tract. Taking it with food helps reduce this irritation. Combining with aspirin increases GI risk, maximum dose does not prevent stroke (and raises risks), and sustained-release forms should not be crushed as it disrupts controlled release.

Answer:

Take the medication with food.