The nurse consults with the primary physician of a patient who is experiencing continuous,severe pain.In planning for the patient's treatment,the nurse is aware of the principles of pain management.It is appropriate for the nurse to expect treatment to include which of the following?

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Administering opioid with nonopioid analgesics for severe pain experiences is appropriate for pain management. Intramuscular administration of analgesics may not always be necessary or appropriate. Waiting for pain to become more intense before administering opioids is not recommended as it can delay pain relief and may lead to inadequate pain control. Administering large doses of opioids initially to patients who have not taken the medications before is not recommended as it can cause adverse effects such as respiratory depression.

The Nurse Consults with the Primary Physician of a Patient