The client on an oncology unit complains of pain. The nurse determines the type of analgesic needed based on which factor?
A. Health care provider's orders
B. The 0 to 10 pain scale
C. Pharmaceutical company recommendations
D. The narrow therapeutic index
Answer: B. The 0 to 10 pain scale
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