The Nurse Explains That Because They Can Be Delivered by All

question 36

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains that because they can be delivered by all routes,give good pain control,and have no limit on the dose amount,the drugs of choice when caring for the hospice patient are:

• A) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• B) anticholinergic drugs.
• C) Duragesic patches.
• D) opioid derivatives.

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Definitions:

Acculturation

Adapting to the language, values, beliefs, roles, and other characteristics of the host culture.

Host Culture

The culture of a country or community where an individual is living temporarily or permanently as a visitor or newcomer, often contrasted with the individual's native or home culture.

Ethnic Group

A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background, heritage, language, or belief system.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.