An 80-year-old woman, who is scheduled for a total knee replacement next month, currently takes ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) 600 mg three times per day. Which of the following client teaching...

An 80-year-old woman, who is scheduled for a total knee replacement next month, currently takes ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) 600 mg three times per day. Which of the following client teaching interventions is most important?

1. Continue ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) until surgery.

2. Stop ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) today.

3. Decrease ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) to two times per day.

4. Stop ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) 7 to 14 days before surgery.