When Educating a Client on the Use of an Adjuvant

question 2

Multiple Choice

When educating a client on the use of an adjuvant medication, which statement best demonstrates the nurse's understanding of this therapy?

• A) "These medications are used instead of opioids to decrease the likelihood of addiction."
• B) "Adjuvant medications are prescribed because they seldom cause any significant side effects."
• C) "These types of medications are used to eliminate the side effects of opioid medications."
• D) "These drugs are used in combination with analgesics to increase the effect of the analgesics."

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