A Client with a Terminal Illness Refuses Pain Medication

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client with a terminal illness refuses pain medication. The nurse realizes that the client may decline pain medication for which of the following reasons? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Fear that the pain means the disease is worse
• B) Insufficient health plan benefits to pay for the medication
• C) Cultural background prevents the use of pain medication
• D) Fear of becoming addicted to pain medication
• E) Fear of side effects
• F) Concern about being labeled as a "bad" client

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