Problem: A 67-year-old client hospitalized for 2 days has a history of hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. The client is scheduled for a surgical procedure in the morning. The nurse administering the morning medications at 8:00 am should question which of the following medication orders? Need Assignment Help?
A. An oral beta-blocker
B. A PRN order for acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain
C. An oral statin
D. Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) via subcutaneous injection