An 18-year-old basketball player fell and twisted his ankle during a game.The nurse will expect to administer which type of analgesic?

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Nonopioid analgesics, such as indomethacin, are typically used for mild to moderate pain, such as the pain from a twisted ankle. Opioids, such as meperidine and morphine, are typically reserved for more severe pain, such as post-surgery pain or cancer pain. Opioid antagonists, such as naloxone, are used to reverse the effects of opioids in cases of overdose or respiratory depression.

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