A client is prescribed pain medications. Which of the following interventions will enable the client to consume an adequate meal during treatment?

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Administering the medication 30 to 45 minutes before meals will allow the client to have an adequate appetite and consume a meal without the medication interfering with digestion. Option A is incorrect because consuming fruit juice may not act effectively like a meal to provide the energy required. Option B is not a practical choice for pain medications that do not require intravenous administration. Option D is also incorrect because the medication may interfere with digestion and appetite if given after meals.

A Client Is Prescribed Pain Medications