Before turning and repositioning a critically ill patient, the nurse ensures that a pain medication is administered. This action demonstrates the nurse's understanding of what phenomenon?
A) Research has shown that critically ill patients perceive turning as a painful procedure.
B) The patient is ordered to receive pain medication every 4 to 6 hours.
C) This patient becomes very stiff when turned and the medication will be relaxing.
D) The nurse is not concerned that this patient will become addicted to the medication.
A
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