A patient who has been on methotrexate (Apo-Methotrexate) therapy has developed a fever.Her husband asks whether she can take ibuprofen (Motrin) for the fever.Which of the following statements is the nurse's best response?
A) Ibuprofen aggravates stomatitis.
B) Ibuprofen masks signs of infection.
C) Ibuprofen can lead to methotrexate toxicity.
D) Ibuprofen will cause no problems for the patient on methotrexate.
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