[Expert Solution]: Tom Smith, age 47 years, has end-stage…

Tom Smith, age 47 years, has end-stage rectal cancer and is in hospice care in his home. He is now unconscious, grimacing and pulling his legs to his chest leading you to believe he is experiencing pain. As his nurse, you administer an IM opiate to provide more immediate pain relief. Which pain control method would be the easiest for the family to administer while providing extended (24-72 hours) pain relief? Group of answer choices morphine sulfate IM acetaminophen rectally fentanyl buccal fentanyl transdermal