A nurse reviews prescriptions for an 82-year-old client with a fractured left hip.Which prescription should alert the nurse to contact the provider and express concerns for client safety?
A) Meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg IV every 4 hours
B) Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with morphine sulfate
C) Percocet 2 tablets orally every 6 hours PRN for pain
D) Ibuprofen elixir every 8 hours for first 2 days
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