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Patient Care Interventions

A 52-year-old patient with chronic pancreatitis, managed with long-term IV opioid therapy, reports severe, persistent pain rated 9/10 despite receiving the scheduled analgesic dose. The patient also appears agitated and hypervigilant about his pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first to address the possibility of opioid tolerance versus opioid-induced hyperalgesia?

A comprehensive pain assessment is critical to differentiate between opioid tolerance and opioid-induced hyperalgesia. Evaluating the pain characteristics, reassessing the medication history, and documenting all findings allows the nurse to notify the physician for consideration of alternative or adjunct pain management strategies.

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Patient Care Interventions