A Client Who Has Severe Pain Associated with Terminal Liver

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client who has severe pain associated with terminal liver cancer is being cared for at home by family members. Which of the following findings indicates that teaching regarding pain management has been effective?

• A)The client agrees to take the medications by the IV route in order to improve analgesic effectiveness.
• B)The client uses the ordered opioid pain medication whenever the pain is greater than 5 (0-10 scale).
• C)The client takes opioids around the clock on a regular schedule and uses additional doses when breakthrough pain occurs.
• D)The client states that nonopioid analgesics may be used when the maximal dose of the opioid is reached without adequate pain relief.

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