The Nurse Is Interviewing the Client Before Minor Surgery

question 39

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing the client before minor surgery.The client is worried about pain management: I have a history of addiction; I have to be careful what I get for pain." What is the best response from the nurse?

• A)Maybe you should put off having surgery until you don't have the urge to abuse drugs."
• B)We will have to use only complementary therapies for you.I am afraid you may still have some pain."
• C)We can use nonopioid drugs,which have a very low risk of dependency."
• D)How long have you been drug-free? If it has been more than two years,we can use opioids."

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