Opioid analgesics are effective pain management tools for many clients. A significant demographic within your practice are older adults who suffer from chronic pain. What impact does their age have on their initial dosing?
a) Increased dose
b) No impact at all
c) Cannot use opioid analgesics to treat older adults
d) Reduced dose
Answer: d) Reduced dose
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