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A Nurse Has Brought the Patient His Scheduled Pain Medication

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A nurse has brought the patient his scheduled pain medication.The patient asks the nurse to wait to give pain medication until the time for the dressing change,which is 2 hours away.Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?


Definitions:

Toughen up

Refers to becoming mentally or physically stronger in the face of adversity.

Motive to Belong

An innate human drive to form and maintain positive, significant interpersonal relationships.

Anterior Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain involved in a wide range of functions including decision-making, impulse control, emotion, and anticipation of reward.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter often associated with social behaviors, such as bonding, trust, and empathy.

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