A patient who is a recovering alcoholic is preparing for surgery and expresses fears about using opioid analgesics postoperatively for pain. The primary care NP should tell the patient:
a. that opioids should not be used.
b. to take a very low dose of the opioid.
c. that nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs will be the only safe option.
d. that opioids are safe when taken as directed.
D
Fear of drug dependency or addiction does not justify withholding of opiates or inadequate management of pain. As long as the medication is taken as directed, it is safe.
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