A patient taking an opioid medication reports not feeling addicted. However, the patient does experience hand tremors if a dose is missed. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "You may be addicted to the medication, but not necessarily physically dependent."
2. "You may be physically dependent on the medication, but not necessarily addicted."
3. "The symptoms you describe are indicative of addiction, whether you feel you are or not."
4. "The symptoms you describe relate to your disease state and are not normal."
2. "You may be physically dependent on the medication, but not necessarily addicted."
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