Underwent hip replacement

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The nurse is reviewing orders for a 75-year-old patient who underwent a hip replacement 2 days ago. Which of the following orders should the nurse question? Administer ketorolac 30 mg intravenously (IV) every 6 hours as needed Administer meperidine 50 mg IM every 4 hours as needed Administer hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg 1 tablet PO every 4 hours as needed Administer hydromorphone 2 mg IV every 6 hours as needed.

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