The Client Is Experiencing Breakthrough Pain

question 18

Multiple Choice

The client is experiencing breakthrough pain.What type of nursing interventions may be applied to alleviate and prevent further breakthrough pain?

• A)Reposition the client frequently.
• B)Time the repeated doses in relation to client need.
• C)Medicate the client on an as-needed basis.
• D)Suggest to the client that his pain is not real, since appropriate medications have been administered.

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