104. A home care patient with chronic pain is prescribed a long-acting opioid. They report that the medication is not effectively controlling their pain. What medicinal action is most appropriate?
A.
Advise them to take more than prescribed
B.
Assess pain intensity, adherence, and notify the physician for potential dose adjustment or alternative therapies
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C.
Tell them to just tolerate the pain
D.
Switch to over-the-counter pain relievers
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Advise them to take more than prescribed
Assess pain intensity, adherence, and notify the physician for potential dose adjustment or alternative therapies
