A Patient with Chronic Pain Is Being Started on a "Patch

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic pain is being started on a "patch." What should the nurse include when instructing the patient about this pain-relieving delivery system?. Select all that apply.

• A) It will not work as well as oral pain medications.
• B) Do not apply heat over the area where the patch is placed.
• C) The patient will never experience breakthrough pain.
• D) The patient will never overdose with this delivery method.
• E) Do not massage the area where the patch is placed.

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