A 53-year-old male presents to you with a 4-week history of low back pain. He does not have an identified traumatic event. He requests something for pain. He has history of alcohol abuse but has abstained for 5 years. He has a 25-pack-year smoking history and is a current smoker. He takes fluoxetine 20 mg po daily for depression.
1. How would you use the Opioid Risk Tool resource to determine his risk for opioid abuse?
2. How would you counsel him regarding treating his pain?
Support your response with a minimum of two APRN-approved scholarly resources.
NOTE: The format of this DQ is different from other weeks. All learners need to address back pain/ORT for this DQ.
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