The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking an NSAID for 4 weeks for osteoarthritis. The patient reports decreased pain, but the nurse notes continued swelling of the affected joints. The nurse will perform which action?

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While the NSAID may have helped with pain relief, it is not effectively treating the swelling in the affected joints. The provider should be notified that a different treatment plan may need to be considered. Assuming drug-seeking behavior or providing false reassurance may not address the underlying issue. Reminding the patient of the drug's purpose does not address the ongoing swelling.

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