The pediatric nurse is aware that the best approach to pain treatment for children is:
a. early medication for pain
b. heavy medication up front with smaller follow-up doses
c. to work to prevent pain
d. to withhold medication
C
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A Incorrect: Prevention of pain is the best approach to pain treatment for children, not the early medication for pain.
B Incorrect: Prevention of pain is the best approach to pain treatment for children, not heavy medication up front with smaller follow-up doses.
C Correct: Prevention is better in treating acute pain because pain that has already occurred and is severe is difficult to control.
D Incorrect: Prevention of pain is the best approach to pain treatment for children, not withholding medication.
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