Which of the following statements are true, regarding pain relief and comfort promotion during palliative care; Guidance;
There is one (1) correct response.
a. Patients nearing the end-of-life need not worry about addiction. Workers do not need to be concerned about addiction during this time. Keeping people comfortable often requires increased doses of pain medication as the person builds a tolerance.
b. Support workers should report signs of addiction when a client is on pain-reliving medications during palliative care.