The Initial Step to Effect the Safe Management of Mild

question 7

Multiple Choice

The initial step to effect the safe management of mild to moderate acute pain that has not been controlled with over-the-counter medications is to:

• A) begin acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours for 24 hours.
• B) supplement with nonpharmacological interventions.
• C) administer a single low dose of short-acting opioid and monitor for relief.
• D) titrate dosage of a short-acting opioid upward over 24 hours to achieve relief.

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