A 57-year-old woman being treated for end-stage breast cancer has been using a transdermal opioid analgesic as part of the management of pain. Lately, she has been experiencing breakthrough pain. The nurse expects this type of pain to be managed by which of these interventions?
A) Administering NSAIDs
B) Administering an immediate-release opioid
C) Changing the opioid route to the rectal route
D) Making no changes to the current therapy
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