A client sustained second- and third-degree burns to the chest and neck 4 days ago and is now refusing analgesics stating, "I don't want to become addicted to pain medication." What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "I don't blame you for feeling that way; we have people who do become addicted."
B) "Don't worry about this now; take the pain medications, and we will worry about addiction later."
C) "Although misusing the medication may cause addiction, there is little evidence that those who require narcotics for legitimate pain become addicted."
D) "The physician has ordered the medication every 4 hours, and you must take it so that you will heal quicker."
C
Feedback:
Addiction refers to a repetitive pattern of drug seeking and drug use to satisfy a craving for a drug's mind-altering or mood-altering effects. Although opioid drugs can result in addiction, there is very little evidence that those who require narcotics for legitimate pain actually become addicted. The other options are nontherapeutic responses to the patient's concern about addiction.
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