Identify an accurate statement about opioid analgesics.
A. The use of opioids for postoperative pain can increase the risk of bleeding.
B. The majority of the opioid analgesics are used to induce preoperative sedation.
C. Opioid analgesics can only relieve mild to moderate pain.
D. It is held that opioid analgesics can relieve virtually any type of pain.
Answer: D
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