A patient with bone pain caused by metastatic cancer will be receiving transdermal fentanyl patches. The patient asks the nurse what benefits these patches have. The nurse’s best response includes...

A patient with bone pain caused by metastatic cancer will be receiving transdermal fentanyl patches. The patient asks the nurse what benefits these patches have. The nurse’s best response includes which of these features? a More constant drug levels for analgesia b Less constipation and minimal dry mouth c Less drowsiness than with oral opioids d Lower dependency potential and no major adverse effects