While Caring for a Nonverbal Patient, Which Action Ensures Appropriate

question 17

Multiple Choice

While caring for a nonverbal patient, which action ensures appropriate and timely pain management?

• A) Have the family medicate the patient, based on their knowledge of the patient's response to pain.
• B) Use the McGill pain questionnaire to determine the optimal pain management plan.
• C) Administer opioids around the clock, adding NSAIDS when necessary.
• D) Medicate the patient based on the pathologic condition, nonverbal cues, and pain procedures.

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