A nurse is caring for a patient with osteoarthritis. What is the best recommendation by the nurse to this patient to control chronic pain?
a. Administer analgesics only when needed.
b. Administer analgesics as prescribed on a routine basis.
c. Plan activities with no rest periods to complete the activities quickly.
d. Wear high-heeled shoes to keep the body in alignment.
B
The routine administration of prescribed analgesic medications is the most appropriate treatment for chronic pain.
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