A client has severe Paget's disease. Which factor has the highest priority when the nurse intervenes in the care of this client?
a. Dietary education
b. Exercise program
c. Genetic testing
d. Relief of pain
D
The primary intervention for Paget's disease is drug therapy with pain management as a priority. This can be accomplished with various drugs and complementary measures. All the other options are treatments for Paget's disease. Pain management is the priority.
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a. After the contraction is over b. During increment of next contraction c. After administration of analgesic/anesthetic d. When it is okay with the coach
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