A patient with chronic pain is being started on a "patch." What should the nurse instruct the patient about this pain-relieving delivery system?

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The nurse should instruct the patient that the dosage of the patch may start lower and may need to be adjusted over time. The other options are incorrect as the patch can work as well as oral pain medications, breakthrough pain can still occur, and overdose is still possible with this delivery method if the patient does not follow proper administration instructions.

A Patient with Chronic Pain Is Being Started on a "Patch