A patient with chronic pain is desperately searching for something to relieve the pain. What should the nurse recommend for this patient?

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A pain medication schedule that helps prevent the onset of pain is important in managing chronic pain. Avoiding narcotics may not be feasible if the patient is experiencing severe pain. While psychological factors such as depression can contribute to pain, it is not appropriate to assume that this is the only cause of the patient's pain without a thorough pain analysis.

A Patient with Chronic Pain Is Desperately Searching for Something