When an analgesic is titrated to manage pain, what is the priority goal?
a) Titrate to the smallest dose that provides relief with the fewest side effects.
b) Titrate upward until the client is pain free.
c) Titrate downward to prevent toxicity.
d) Titrate to a dosage that is adequate to meet the client's subjective needs.
Answer: a) Titrate to the smallest dose that provides relief with the fewest side effects.
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