NCLEX RN Practice Question

Pain management is a cornerstone of end-of-life care, emphasizing the need to address physical discomfort to enhance quality of life. Administering prescribed medications, such as opioids, is an effective way to alleviate pain for clients who are terminally ill. Non-pharmacological interventions, while helpful as complementary approaches, do not replace the necessity of medical management in cases of severe pain. Further, withholding medications or delaying intervention can result in unnecessary suffering for the client.