The Client Asks the Nurse Why He Is Receiving Combination

question 3

Multiple Choice

The client asks the nurse why he is receiving combination therapy of opioid and non-opioid drugs to manage his pain.The nurse explains that the benefit of combination therapy is:

• A)To prevent the client from becoming addicted to the opioid drug.
• B)To eliminate the need for follow-up laboratory monitoring.
• C)Standard therapy for all pain management clients.
• D)To relieve pain synergistically, and to decrease risk of side effects.

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