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A patient who has been taking opioids for 2 years is preparing to stop. How should the nurse instruct the patient to discontinue the opioids after prolonged use?
 
  a. Stop the agents abruptly.
  b. Continue a very low dose for 3-6 months.
  c. Taper slowly over 7-10 days.
  d. Switch to an equianalgesic dose of another opioid and then discontinue.
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