A terminally ill patient with liver cancer is experiencing great discomfort.Which of the following is a realistic goal in caring for this patient?

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It is important to continually assess and adapt the use of analgesics based on the patient's changing condition and pain level. The goal should be to provide comfort while minimizing the risk of oversedation and other adverse effects. Increasingly administering narcotics or withholding analgesics are not appropriate approaches. Finding the "right narcotic" may not always be feasible, as pain management is often multifactorial and requires a combination of approaches.

A Terminally Ill Patient with Liver Cancer Is Experiencing Great