A patient had a transdermal fentanyl patch placed 2 hours ago and is not getting any pain relief. What would be the most appropriate intervention?
a. Remove the current patch and replace with a new fentanyl patch at a higher dose.
b. Prescribe a short-acting opioid for breakthrough pain.
c. Remove the patch and switch to a different intravenous opioid.
d. Tell the patient not to worry as it is normal for the patch to take about 12 hr to have effect, and he will have relief at that time.
ANS: B
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