Acetaminophen is prescribed for a 70-year-old patient with chronic pain.When the patient reports to the nurse that the maximum daily dose of medication does not control the pain,the nurse responds
A) "Breakthrough pain can be managed with the addition of another analgesic."
B) "Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is often helpful."
C) "It sounds as though you have developed a tolerance for acetaminophen."
D) "We will need to get your provider to do a comprehensive pain assessment."
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