MsClarence Is a Student Nurse Caring for a Terminally Ill

question 24

Multiple Choice

Ms.Clarence is a student nurse caring for a terminally ill client on the palliative care floor.When discussing her plan of care for the day with the RN,she discusses pain control.What statement by Ms.Clarence indicates that a knowledge gap exists in relation to pain control of the palliative client?

• A)Analgesics are most effective if given prn.
• B)Opioids generally are the drugs of choice.
• C)Massage can be used as an adjunct treatment.
• D)Fear of precipitating a delirious episode may result in undertreatment.

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