Multiple Choice
What is the objective of pain control for the dying patient?
A) Keep the patient unconscious and relaxed to avoid the perception of pain.
B) Delay medication until the patient reports that the pain is intense.
C) Find a control level that reduces pain but allows the patient to interact.
D) Eradicate pain completely.
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