When administering pain medication to a palliative care patient, what needs to be included?
1. Ensure that the correct pain scale is being used.
2. The six rights of medication administration
3. Explanation of medication to the patient and family
4. All of the above
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1. A correct pain scale will identify the physiological signs of the child.
2. The six rights should be followed with all patients.
3. Explanations should occur for all medications.
4. All of the choices are necessary for correct pain medication administration practice when caring for any patient, including palliative care patients.
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