A 63-year-old man has terminal cancer of the liver and is cared for by his wife at home.His abdominal pain has become increasingly severe,and he now says it is intense most of the time.Which of the following actions by the patient will the nurse recognize as evidence that teaching regarding pain management has been effective?

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The patient taking analgesics around the clock on a regular schedule and using additional doses for breakthrough pain indicates effective teaching, as it demonstrates the understanding that pain management is essential for comfort and quality of life. Option A is incorrect as limiting the use of opiates could potentially result in unmanaged pain. Option B is incorrect as it demonstrates a lack of understanding that pain can be managed in cancer patients. Option C is incorrect as waiting until the pain becomes unbearable may lead to inadequate pain relief.

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