A Patient with Chronic Pain Is on a Sustained-Release Opioid

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic pain is on a sustained-release opioid that is ordered every 12 hours. After 6 hours, the patient complains of increasing pain. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate?

• A)Obtain an order for an immediate-release opioid for breakthrough pain.
• B)Teach the patient a relaxation technique to use until the next dose is due.
• C)Assess the patient's vital signs and administer the next dose of opioid early.
• D)Explain to the patient that the medication being administered lasts for 12 hours.

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