A patient tells the nurse that putting a small pillow under her knee and rubbing the thigh helps reduce the hip pain. The nurse realizes this patient is describing:
1. A nonmedication intervention to reduce the hip pain.
2. A way to deny the presence of the hip pain.
3. A fear of taking pain medication.
4. A previous pain medication addiction.
A nonmedication intervention to reduce the hip pain.
Rationale: Even though there is a lack of scientific evidence, complementary therapies are often used in conjunction with medications, or alone, to control chronic pain. The patient is not denying the presence of pain if a pillow is used along with tactile treatment. The nurse should not assume that the patient is fearful of taking pain medication or has a history of pain medication addiction.
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