A Patient with Cancer Has Been Receiving Codeine and a Nonsteroidal

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with cancer has been receiving codeine and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication for pain. The patient reports worsening of pain in both intensity and frequency. The nurse will tell the patient to contact the provider to discuss:

• A) using a fentanyl transdermal patch.
• B) adding an adjuvant analgesic drug.
• C) increasing the dose of the codeine.
• D) using hydrocodone or oxycodone.

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