Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A client with stage IV bone cancer is admitted to the hospital for pain control. The client verbalizes continuous, severe pain of 8 on a 0 to 10 scale. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Administering opioid and non-opioid medication simultaneously addresses severe pain from multiple pathways, providing effective relief for stage IV bone cancer.