Which of these prescribed therapies should the nurse use first when caring for a patient with cancer pain that the patient describes as at "level 8 ( 0 to 10 scale ), deep, and aching."

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The patient's pain level indicates that a rapidly-acting medication such as an IV opioid is needed. The other medications also may be appropriate to use, but will not work as rapidly or as effectively as the IV hydromorphone.

Which of These Prescribed Therapies Should the Nurse Use First