According to the World Health Organization Three-Step Approach,if the nurse is caring for a client complaining of mild pain that persists after using full doses of step 1 medications,which medications can the nurse administer?

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Three-Step Approach to cancer pain relief, if a patient's pain persists after the use of non-opioids (Step 1), the next step (Step 2) involves the use of opioid medications for mild to moderate pain, often in combination with non-opioid pain relievers. Codeine, oxycodone with acetaminophen, and hydrocodone with ibuprofen are examples of medications used in Step 2. Fentanyl and morphine, listed in the options, are considered strong opioids and are typically used in Step 3 for moderate to severe pain.

According to the World Health Organization Three-Step Approach,if the Nurse