The Anxious Parent Asks If There Is a Danger of Her

question 6

Multiple Choice

The anxious parent asks if there is a danger of her 2-year-old child becoming addicted to the opioid pain reliever.The nurse's most helpful response would be:

• A) "Although this drug is addictive the doctor monitors the dose very carefully. "
• B) "Don't worry. Addicted children are very easy to wean off the drug. "
• C) "Addiction is rare in children when opiates are given for pain. "
• D) "Addictive behaviors are easy to assess. The drug will be stopped if that happens. "