The nurse is teaching a client about the proper use of analgesic medication for the treatment of pain. What statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A. "Pain medication is taken only by prescription from the health care provider."
B. "The level of pain may be minimized, but the medication could impair functioning."
C. "Pain medication should be taken only if the pain is greater than '7' on a 1 to 10 scale."
D. "You need to have a family member administer the analgesic."
Ans: B. "The level of pain may be minimized, but the medication could impair functioning."
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What will be an ideal response?