Patients with Acute Injury, Who Have a History of Substance

question 34

Multiple Choice

Patients with acute injury, who have a history of substance abuse

• A) are more likely to have inadequate pain control than non-abusers.
• B) are more likely to be left in pain until the physician orders medications to treat the pain from their injuries.
• C) will suffer needless pain as do non-abusers.
• D) are easier to treat following a painful injury because their substance use helps with their need for analgesia.

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