The nurse would expect that a client diagnosed with arthritis will be prescribed which of the following medications?

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Arthritis is a condition characterized by joint inflammation and pain. The nurse would expect that the client is prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation and pain. Albuterol is used for respiratory conditions, furosemide is a diuretic used for hypertension and edema, and nortriptyline is an antidepressant.

The Nurse Would Expect That a Client Diagnosed with Arthritis