When the AIDS Client Refuses Pain Medication Because He or She

question 6

Multiple Choice

When the AIDS client refuses pain medication because he or she is not in pain presently, the nurse should explain that

• A) refraining from using the medication makes its effectiveness last longer.
• B) skipping a dose will decrease diarrhea.
• C) taking the medication on schedule keeps the blood level constant.
• D) using the drug will increase the appetite.

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Definitions:

Suppression

The deliberate, conscious act of stopping oneself from thinking or feeling certain emotions.

Enhancement

The process of improving or amplifying the quality, value, or extent of something.

Brain Functioning

The activities and processes that occur within the brain to support mental and physiological activities, including thought, emotion, and movement.

Memory Errors

Mistakes or inaccuracies in recalling information or events, often due to factors like interference, misconceptions, or gaps in memory consolidation.