The Nurse Cares for a Terminally Ill Patient Who Is

The nurse cares for a terminally ill patient who is experiencing pain that is continuous and severe.How should the nurse schedule the administration of opioid pain medications?

A) Give around-the-clock routine administration of analgesics.
B) Provide PRN doses of medication whenever the patient requests.
C) Offer enough pain medication to keep the patient sedated and unaware of stimuli.
D) Suggest analgesic doses that provide pain control without decreasing respiratory rate.