The Client Asks the Nurse Why He Is Receiving Combination

question 32

Multiple Choice

The client asks the nurse why he is receiving combination therapy of opioid and nonopioid drugs to manage his pain.The nurse should explain which benefit of combination therapy?

• A)Combination therapy prevents addiction to the opioid drug.
• B)Using combination therapy helps to relieve pain synergistically and decreases the risk of side effects.
• C)Combination therapy eliminates the need for follow-up laboratory monitoring.
• D)Combination therapy is standard therapy for all pain management clients.

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