The nurse stresses to the home health patient that the acetaminophen pain medication should be taken:
a. as frequently as needed.
b. before pain is severe.
c. when pain becomes unbearable.
d. sparingly and with caution.
B
Taking medication before pain becomes severe controls pain best. Once taken, the medication should be taken on the prescribed schedule until pain is well controlled.
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