A patient who has had recent cardiac surgery develops pericarditis and complains of severe chest pain with deep breathing. Which of these ordered PRN medications should the nurse administer?

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The pain associated with pericarditis is caused by inflammation, so nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications like ibuprofen are most effective. The patient does not need opioid pain medication.

A Patient Who Has Had Recent Cardiac Surgery Develops Pericarditis