A nurse is planning care for a client who has influenza and has a temperature of 38.8° C (101.9° F). Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?

A. Meloxicam: Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can reduce fever and relieve inflammation and pain associated with influenza. It is safe for adults and does not carry the same risk of Reye’s syndrome as aspirin in viral illnesses. B. Diclofenac: Diclofenac is also an NSAID that reduces inflammation and pain, but it is not typically the first choice for fever management in outpatient influenza due to its higher gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risk profile. C. Celecoxib: Celecoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor used primarily for chronic inflammatory conditions. It is less commonly prescribed for acute fever management in influenza. D. Aspirin: Aspirin is generally avoided in children and adolescents with viral infections due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome. While safer in adults, other NSAIDs like meloxicam are preferred for fever management.