The physician orders ibuprofen (Advil) for the elderly client with arthritis. The client asks the nurse if he can take propoxyphene (Darvon) because this is what his neighbour uses. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "No because propoxyphene (Darvon) is not an effective pain medication."
B) "Just because your neighbour uses it does not make it right for you."
C) "That might be possible; I will contact your doctor."
D) "No, because propoxyphene (Darvon) will not help your inflammation."
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