The Anxious Parent Asks If There Is a Danger of Her

question 21

Multiple Choice

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

• 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."

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