The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a surgical procedure. The physician prescribes ibuprofen (Motrin) 800 mg orally every 8 hours. Which of the following actions is most important regarding the ibuprofen order?

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The most important action regarding the ibuprofen order is to evaluate the patient's most recent renal panel laboratory tests as ibuprofen can cause renal toxicity. It is important to assess the patient's renal function before administering the medication to prevent adverse effects. Assessing the patient's liver panel laboratory tests or determining whether the patient has eaten recently are also important, but not as essential in this situation. Helping the patient ambulate in the hall is important for preventing postoperative complications but not directly related to the ibuprofen order.

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