When medicating a client for cancer pain,the nursing goal should be to:

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Pain can result from metastasis of cancer to the bone or obstruction of venous or lymphatic circulation;it usually does not occur until the client's cancer is in advanced stages.The effects of a client's pain are both physical and psychological.It is essential for the nurse and the family to try to prevent pain whenever possible,to rely on the client's self-report of pain,and to use prescribed medications and therapies to provide adequate pain relief.

When Medicating a Client for Cancer Pain,the Nursing Goal Should