An Older Client with Muscle Wasting, Renal Disease, and Advanced

question 22

Multiple Choice

An older client with muscle wasting, renal disease, and advanced cancer pain asks for stronger pain medication than immediate-release oral morphine. What is the most important consideration when recommending a pain medication change to the health care provider for this client?

• A) If the narcotic dose is increased, constipation is more likely.
• B) Sleeping through meals is more likely when narcotic doses are increased.
• C) Extended-release oral morphine should be considered for this client.
• D) A Fentanyl transdermal patch provides excellent relief for cancer-related pain.

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