The nurse is caring for a postpartum woman who is refusing opioid analgesics but is rating her pain as a 7 or 8 on a 10-point pain scale. The nurse will contact the provider to request an order for which analgesic medication?

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Ketorolac (Toradol) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can be given parenterally or orally. It is potent and effective in managing moderate to severe pain, especially in postpartum patients as it does not interfere with lactation. It does not cause the respiratory depression associated with opioids, and it has a lower risk of causing addiction. However, it does have a risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, so it should be used cautiously in patients with a history of GI ulcers or bleeding.

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