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A patient with cancer who has been receiving an opioid analgesic reports having pain at a new location even though the previous pain is well controlled. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss:
 
  a. breakthrough pain.
  b. drug-seeking behavior.
  c. infection or metastasis.
  d. tolerance to drug therapy.
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6 years ago
ANS: C
Caregivers should be alert for new pain; this usually results from a new cause, such as metastasis, infection, or fracture, and should be investigated. Breakthrough pain is pain that occurs even when adequate levels of analgesics are given. Drug-seeking behavior refers to patients who use drugs for euphoric effects instead of for intended effects. Tolerance occurs when more drug is required to receive the same effect.
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