According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the client who is experiencing mild cancer pain should receive which of these drugs?
a. a nonopioid
b. a nonopioid and an adjuvant
c. a strong opioid
d. a weak opioid, plus or minus a nonopioid, plus or minus an adjuvant
A
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) pain ladder, step 1 is for mild pain (a nonopioid and an adjuvant), step 2 is for moderate pain (a weak opioid, plus or minus a nonopioid, plus or minus an adjuvant), and step 3 is for severe pain (a strong opioid, plus or minus a nonopioid, plus or minus an adjuvant).
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a. 2.9 mEq/L b. 3.8 mEq/L c. 5.0 mEq/L d. 6.0 mEq/L
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