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Biology, 02.03.2020 22:51, Angellopezzz

A patient with bone cancer has recently undergone chemotherapy and radiation therapy to reduce the size of the tumor. The patient is taking a large dose of an opioid analgesic, along with acetaminophen and an antidepressant. The nursing student caring for this patient is concerned that the patient is showing drug-seeking behaviors, because the individual requested an increased dose of the opioid. The student discusses this concern with the nurse. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
a.
"It would probably help this patient more to give a larger antidepressant dose."
b.
"Patients often need more drug to achieve the same effect."
c.
"Radiation and chemotherapy can damage bone tissue and cause increased pain."
d.
"The patient's description of pain is the most important part of the assessment of pain."

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