A patient complaining of back pain requests several refills on any prescription since the medication is taken more frequently than prescribed. What should this information suggest to the nurse?
A. The patient is impulsive.
B. The patient uses the pain medication to overcome low self-esteem.
C. The patient has lost control over the consumption of the pain medication.
D. The patient uses the pain medication to fit in with a peer group.
Answer: C
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