A client with dysmenorrhea has been prescribed naproxen 1250 mg po

b. i. d. what is the nurse's best action?

The best action of the nurse at that time is that she should ask the doctor about the dose of the naproxen 1250 mg po.

The dose should usually be 250-500 mg PO b. i. d Dysmenorrhea is a condition of painful periods or can also be called as menstrual cramps. The pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis starts from the time when the periods begin. Naproxen is usually given to the patients suffering from dysmenorrhea.

Give the medicament to the patient according to the doctor's instruction.

Explanation:

It is also necessary to:

a. check if the patient has allergy to any drug

b. Talk to the patient about the procedures to take the pills