مريض بسرطان متقدم في رعاية تلطيفية يشتكي ألماً شديداً. أي مبدأ صحيح؟

A client with advanced cancer in palliative care has severe pain. Which principle is correct?

1. Give a placebo instead of analgesia
2. Avoid opioids for fear of addiction
3. Scheduled analgesia plus breakthrough doses
4. Analgesia only when he begs for it

Answer: C) Scheduled analgesia plus breakthrough doses. Cancer pain is treated around the clock with rescue doses; opioids are used as needed with a laxative to prevent constipation.