A nursing student asks the nurse why the provider has ordered a combination product containing an opioid analgesic and an NSAID for a patient who has cancer. Which response by the nurse is correct?
A) "There are decreased effects of NSAIDs on the GI tract when a combination product is used."
B) "There are fewer adverse effects from both drugs when used in a combination product."
C) "There is a decreased likelihood of opioid dependence when it is given in combination with an NSAID."
D) "There is increased pain relief with the combination than when either product is used alone."
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