According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which of the following measures to control pain should the nurse question when caring for a patient in pain?
A) Review chronic opioid use every 6 months.
B) Start with the lowest effective opioid dose.
C) Try nonpharmacological measures to control pain.
D) Begin with nonopioid therapy.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The CDC recommends reviewing chronic opioid use more frequently than every 6 months, typically every 3 months, to ensure safe and effective pain management.