A Terminally Ill Patient, Prescribed a Time-Released Pain Medication, Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient, prescribed a time-released pain medication, is requesting additional pain medication every 2 hours. Which of the following does this suggest to the nurse?

• A) The time-released pain medication needs to be adjusted
• B) The rescue dose needs to be increased
• C) The patient is developing a psychological dependency
• D) The patient is developing a physical dependency

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Definitions:

Conservation

A cognitive development concept where children learn that properties like volume, mass, and number remain the same despite changes in the form of objects.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between oneself and other people, often referring to a young child's understanding of the world.

Secure Attachment

A form of attachment where individuals feel confident and are able to form trusting, lasting relationships.

Safe Haven

A place of refuge or security, often used metaphorically to describe supportive environments that offer protection from stress or anxiety.