A Patient Expresses Concern About Becoming Addicted to a Prescription

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient expresses concern about becoming addicted to a prescription pain medication ordered postoperatively. What nursing responses are indicated?

• A) "The dose of your medication is as low as possible."
• B) "You will only take the medication for a short time."
• C) "If you follow the suggested schedule, you have little risk of addiction."
• D) "If you need this medication, you cannot become addicted to it."
• E) "Take the medication now, and we will worry about addiction later."

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