The elderly client in the hospital is complaining of arthritic pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement? 1. Administer meloxicam (Mobic), an NSAID COX-2 inhibitor. 2. Administer...

The elderly client in the hospital is complaining of arthritic pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

1. Administer meloxicam (Mobic), an NSAID COX-2 inhibitor.

2. Administer acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), a salicylate.

3. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol), a nonnarcotic analgesic.

4. Administer morphine intravenous push, a narcotic analgesic