The Nurse Is Creating a Pain Management Plan Using the Three-Step

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is creating a pain management plan using the three-step approach for a patient with intractable pain. Which interventions should the nurse include in this plan? Select all that apply.

• A)Administer an opioid analgesic first.
• B)Administer a nonopioid analgesic first.
• C)Administer a mild opioid analgesic last.
• D)Administer analgesics on patient request.
• E)Administer a combination opioid/nonopioid second.

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