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You need to refer them to their doctor! One thing you learn in nursing school is NOT to give out advice. You do not know if an OTC will interfere with other meds the pt is taking. So, to protect yourself and your license, I would not give out advice even if it is an OTC.
Just my 2 cents...
kirstenkruse
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If a patient has gastritis, and complains of a headache, is it permitted for the nurs to recommend an OTC med such as acetaminophen? Given that the patient had askd the nurse what would she recommend?
Thanks:)