A group of nursing students are reviewing information about epidural pain management with opioid analgesics
The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an advantage over other routes of administration? Select all that apply.
A) Longer time to tolerance development
B) Lower total dose of opioid
C) Fewer adverse reactions
D) Greater client comfort
E) Decreased demand on nursing staff
Ans: B, C, D
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Epidural administration offers several advantages over other routes of administration for opioid analgesics, including lower total dosages of the drug used, fewer adverse reactions, and greater client comfort.
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