The nurse is questioning if a patient is experiencing pain. Which myth should the nurse recall when determining this patient's pain level?
a. A patient can sleep and still experience severe pain.
b. A patient who is laughing and talking is not in pain.
c. Respiratory depression can occur in patients receiving opioids.
d. Oral pain medication can be as effective as injected medication.
ANS: B
Patients can laugh and talk while in pain—it is an effective coping mechanism. A. C. D. These statements are all true and are not myths.
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