The nurse is caring for a patient with pancreatic cancer. Which nursing action is the highest priority?
A) Offer psychologic support for depression.
B) Offer high-calorie, high-protein dietary choices.
C) Administer prescribed opioids to relieve pain as needed.
D) Teach about the need to avoid scratching any pruritic areas.
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