A client is prescribed a medication that is a blend of an opioid analgesic with an NSAID.The nurse realizes that this medication will have which effects on the client?
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Combining an opioid analgesic with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) aims to enhance pain control (synergistic effect) while potentially reducing the required doses of each, thereby minimizing both toxicity and side effects. This approach does not directly encourage the development of tolerance or addiction, nor is it primarily aimed at addressing pseudoaddiction, which is a term used to describe patient behaviors that may appear similar to addiction but are actually due to inadequate pain management.

A Client Is Prescribed a Medication That Is a Blend