What are nursing implications when administering opioid analgesics?
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 18,000 deaths were related to prescription opioid pain relievers in 2014, highlighting the critical need for nursing implications when administering opioid analgesics. Nurses play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and effective pain management by adhering to strict protocols, continuous monitoring, and thorough patient education.