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Question of the Week – April 27, 2022

April 27, 2022

A patient who has cancer will need ongoing treatment for pain. Which brochure is the nurse most likely to prepare that addresses questions related to the first-line treatment of cancer pain?

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Correct! The answer is number 1

Rationale:

Answer: 1 Analgesic drugs are the first-line treatment for cancer pain management. If pain is not controlled by medication, other options are available, including radiation, surgery, and nerve blocks.

Additional Info:

Focus

Prioritization

QSEN

Patient-Centered Care

Concept

Pain

Practice Question Sourced From: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment, 5th Edition

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