The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Client with Chronic

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an older client with chronic pain caused by arthritis and uterine cancer. What is the best approach for the nurse to take when managing this client's pain?

A) Administering the pain medication around the clock
B) Administering the medication when the client requests it
C) Consulting the physician to order intravenous pain medication
D) Administering the medication sparingly to avoid narcotic addiction