A patient who has severe pain associated with terminal liver cancer is being cared for at home by family members. Which finding by the nurse indicates that teaching regarding pain management has been effective?

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For chronic cancer pain, analgesics should be taken on a scheduled basis, with additional doses as needed for breakthrough pain. Taking the medications only when pain reaches a certain level does not provide effective pain control. Although nonopioid analgesics also may be used, there is no maximum dose of opioid. Opioids are given until pain control is achieved. The IV route is not more effective than the oral route, and the oral route is preferred.

A Patient Who Has Severe Pain Associated with Terminal Liver