A Patient Experiencing Chronic Pain as a Result of Metastatic

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient experiencing chronic pain as a result of metastatic cancer has a new order for fentanyl (Duragesic) transdermal patch.The initial patch is applied at 8 AM on Monday.At 8 PM on Monday,the patient reports a pain level of 8.The nurse's best response is to:

• A) immediately contact the physician.
• B) reassess pain level in 30 to 45 minutes.
• C) remove current patch and reapply a new patch.
• D) provide a PRN analgesic medication as ordered.

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