The Nurse Is Interviewing the Client Before Minor Surgery

question 39

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing the client before minor surgery.The client is worried about pain management: I have a history of addiction; I have to be careful what I get for pain." What is the best response from the nurse?

• A)Maybe you should put off having surgery until you don't have the urge to abuse drugs."
• B)We will have to use only complementary therapies for you.I am afraid you may still have some pain."
• C)We can use nonopioid drugs,which have a very low risk of dependency."
• D)How long have you been drug-free? If it has been more than two years,we can use opioids."

---

Definitions:

Accrued Salaries

Salaries that have been incurred (earned by employees) but not yet paid by the employer.

Estimated Depreciation

The projection of an asset’s decrease in value over time due to wear and use, used for accounting and tax purposes.

Fees Collected

Revenue generated from charging for services provided, professional services, or through administrative fees.

Fiscal Year

A one-year period that companies and governments use for financial reporting and budgeting, which may not align with the calendar year.