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a. considering the patient's age, what medication administration considerations should the nurse incorporate into the pain management plan and why?
b. what measures should the nurse provide the patient to prevent adverse effects of analgesic agents from occurring?
c. what nonpharmacologic pain management methods should the nurse teach to mr. will to assist with pain management?
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