Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is postpartum, reports an allergy to aspirin, and states that they are in painA nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum, reports an allergy to aspirin, and states that they are in pain. The nurse should identify which of the following medications as safe to administer to the client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Acetaminophen is safe for aspirin-allergic clients, unlike ibuprofen, naproxen, or celecoxib (NSAIDs with cross-reactivity risk).