Medication that relieves pain but also slows respiration _____.

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Medications that relieve pain but also slow respiration have a double effect since they have both a therapeutic effect (pain relief) and a potentially negative side effect (respiratory depression). It is important for healthcare providers to weigh the benefits and risks of these medications and monitor patients closely to minimize the risk of harm. It is not necessarily a form of passive euthanasia, nor does it always result in a good death. It may be part of hospice care, but this is not necessarily the case.

Medication That Relieves Pain but Also Slows Respiration _____