Question # 35

A nurse is working with a patient who has chronic pain but is hesitant to take prescribed opioid medications due to concerns about addiction. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

Options:

A.

Reassure the patient that addiction is unlikely and encourage them to take the prescribed medication.

B.

Educate the patient on the potential benefits and risks of opioid medications and discuss alternatives.

C.

Recommend that the patient avoid opioids and use only non-pharmacological methods for pain relief.

D.

Ignore the patient’s concerns and administer the opioid as prescribed.

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