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A Client Diagnosed with a Terminal Illness Is Receiving an Opioid/acetaminophen

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A client diagnosed with a terminal illness is receiving an opioid/acetaminophen combination for pain control. The nurse realizes this client is being managed at which step of the World Health Organization approach to pain management?


Definitions:

Conversion Disorder

A mental condition where psychological stress is expressed as physical symptoms, without an apparent physical cause, previously known as hysteria.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health disorder marked by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Preparedness

The state of being ready and able to deal with future events or emergencies.

Neuroticism

A broad personality trait associated with chronic anxiety, insecurity, and self-consciousness.

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