Critical Thinking! To ensure that the client diagnosed with cancer has adequate and safe pain control, which plan would the nurse implement?
Critical Thinking! To ensure that the client diagnosed with cancer has adequate and safe pain control, which plan would the nurse implement?
Try at least three medication modalities to get the maximum pain relief effect.
Rely primarily on prescription and over-the-counter medications to relieve pain.
Start with low doses of medication and gradually increase to a safe dose that relieves pain.
Keep a baseline level of pain so that the client does not become sedated or addicted.