Successful for managing patient pain

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Opioid medications have been successful for managing a patient's pain for the last 2 months. The patient is now imminently dying. What is the MOST appropriate action? Reduce the opioid dose if there is a decrease in respirations. Administer an opioid antagonist to prevent respiratory depression. Consider the use of sedation to control pain. Maintain analgesic therapy and assess for comfort.

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