What Information Is Most Accurate Regarding the Nurse's Understanding of Pain

question 8

Multiple Choice

What information is most accurate regarding the nurse's understanding of pain management?

• A) Older patients have difficulty describing their pain level.
• B) Encourage patients to report pain before the pain becomes too severe.
• C) Use the smallest dose of medication possible to control pain.
• D) Pain medication administration ordered PRN will maintain a constant blood level.

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