A patient comes into the emergency department with epistaxis. The physician orders that all home medications be continued. Which medication should the nurse question?

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Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can increase the risk of bleeding, which could exacerbate the epistaxis. The nurse should question whether it is appropriate to continue this medication before giving it to the patient.

A Patient Comes into the Emergency Department with Epistaxis