Which of the following pain medication orders for a client with ovarian cancer would be most appropriate for the nurse to use to control a client's chronic pain?
A) Administer short-acting pain medication as needed.
B) Administer short-acting pain medication around the clock.
C) Administer long-acting pain medication when the client reports severe pain.
D) Administer long-acting pain medication around the clock.
D) Administer long-acting pain medication around the clock.
Explanation: A) For patients experiencing chronic pain, long-acting medications are provided around the clock; short-acting medications are also made available for breakthrough pain.
B) For patients experiencing chronic pain, long-acting medications are provided around the clock; short-acting medications are also made available for breakthrough pain.
C) For patients experiencing chronic pain, long-acting medications are provided around the clock; short-acting medications are also made available for breakthrough pain.
D) For patients experiencing chronic pain, long-acting medications are provided around the clock; short-acting medications are also made available for breakthrough pain.
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