The Initial Step to Effect the Safe Management of Mild

The initial step to effect the safe management of mild to moderate acute pain that has not been controlled with over-the-counter medications is to:

A) begin acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours for 24 hours.
B) supplement with nonpharmacological interventions.
C) administer a single low dose of short-acting opioid and monitor for relief.
D) titrate dosage of a short-acting opioid upward over 24 hours to achieve relief.

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