Which Statement by a Patient Indicates the Need for More

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient indicates the need for more teaching about pain and pain control?

• A) "If my pain interferes with my usual activities,I will take medication for it."
• B) "There is no reason for me to take drugs for pain;after all,you can't cure old age."
• C) "I don't mind taking pain drugs for my sprained ankle because I know it won't hurt this way forever."
• D) "I will take enough pain medication to make me comfortable without making me too sleepy."

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