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Question 1 of 5

A client with lung cancer is being cared for by his wife at home. His pain is increasing in severity. The nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective when the wife does which of the following? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,D,F

Rationale: Effective pain management includes around-the-clock long-acting opioids (
A), immediate-release opioids for breakthrough pain (
B), non-pharmacologic methods like music or heat/cold (
D), and using a pain scale to assess effectiveness (F). Avoiding long-acting opioids (
C) or substituting acetaminophen (E) is not appropriate for severe cancer pain.

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