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An 8-year-old child with advanced cancer has an order for oxycodone (OxyContin) PO, PRN for moderate to severe pain. The nurse notes that the child is constantly playing computer games and repeatedly denies having pain.

What will the nurse do?
a. Administer the oxycodone at regular intervals around the clock.
b. Contact the provider to discuss using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
c. Reassure the child's parent that the child will ask for pain medication as needed.
d. Tell the child to notify the nurse when pain is present.

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