A Patient Recovering from Abdominal Surgery Is Refusing Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

question 41

Multiple Choice

A patient recovering from abdominal surgery is refusing hydromorphone (Dilaudid) because she has heard that people may become addicted. She is crying and rates her pain 10 of 10. Which of the following statements should the nurse include as part of the patient's education? Select all that apply.

• A)Narcotics result in addiction in less than 1-3% of patients.
• B)Untreated pain can result in poor wound healing.
• C)Patients with uncontrolled pain have increased risk of blood clots.
• D)Dehydration can result from poorly managed pain.
• E)Family members will not want to visit patients with visible signs of pain.

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