A patient has been taking ibuprofen for the last several days but states thatevery time they take it, their stomach has gotten upset. What advice can thenurse give to help with the gastric irritation?take with coffeetake with milkmake sure to have on empty stomachtake with grapefruit juice

Ibuprofen Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can cause stomach…

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Phlebotomy Essentials

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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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