A patient says that she has pain every day but never asks her health care provider for medication because she doesn't want to "become addicted.". Whish of the following is the nurse's best response to this patient?
1. "There are many medications your doctor can prescribe that are not addicting.".
2. "I wouldn't want to become addicted either.".
3. "It's better to experience the pain than to cover it up.".
4. "Pain isn't always a bad thing to experience.".
"There are many medications your doctor can prescribe that are not addicting.".
Rationale: This patient's fear of becoming addicted to pain medication is evidence of inaccurate consumer education and consumer fears. The nurse should suggest that the patient talk with her health care provider regarding pain medication alternatives. The nurse should not support the patient's fears regarding addiction. The nurse should not minimize the impact of the patient's pain on her ability to function or experience the pain.
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