All of the Following Regarding the Standards for the Relief

question 33

Multiple Choice

All of the following regarding the Standards for the Relief of Acute Pain and Cancer Pain are true except:

• A) Acute pain and cancer pain are recognized and effectively treated.
• B) Patients must communicate the presence and persistence of pain to health care staff.
• C) Information about analgesics is not given to patients, as this may contribute to dependence.
• D) Adherence to standards is monitored by an interdisciplinary committee.

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