The Nurse Is Creating a Pain Management Plan Using the Three-Step

Multiple Choice

The nurse is creating a pain management plan using the three-step approach for a client with intractable pain. Which interventions should the nurse include in this plan? Select all that apply.

A) Administer a nonopioid analgesic first.
B) Administer an opioid analgesic first.
C) Administer a nonopioid with an opioid second.
D) Administer an opioid analgesic last.
E) Administer analgesics upon client request.