The nurse is caring when caring for a client with cancer pain that the client describes as at "level 8 (0-10 scale), deep, and aching." Which of the following prescribed medications should the nurse administer first?

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The client'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 hydromorphone IV.

The Nurse Is Caring When Caring for a Client with Cancer