What education would you provide when prescribing pain medication for this patient?

You are a Nurse Practitioner treating in the following scenario: A 78-year-old male patient comes to your office complaining of increased left knee pain for the past 3 to 4 months. He has had no history of recent injury. An x-ray done less than 4 months ago showed degenerative osteoarthritic changes. He has full range […]