When Planning the Care of a Patient Who Is Terminally

When planning the care of a patient who is terminally ill,the nurse must include the prevention of pain and relief from discomfort.When administering pain medication,the nurse must keep in mind that:

A) Narcotics have the potential for addiction.
B) Pain medication must be given before the pain becomes unbearable.
C) Pain medication should be given no more often than every 6 hours.
D) Narcotics must be given as needed (PRN) only.