A client says, "This morning's nurse told me that my pain medication is a scheduled drug. Aren't all drugs given on a schedule?" How should the nurse respond?
A. "What time would you like to schedule your pain medication? "
B. "Medications are usually scheduled every 4 hours."
C. "Scheduled medications have a significant potential for abuse."
D. "During preclinical investigation, scheduled medications are tested."
Answer: C
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