The hospitalized postsurgical patient is reluctant to take the opioid pain medication because of drowsiness. The most informative response made by the nurse would be that:
a. mental stimulation after the medication will keep the patient more alert.
b. sleep and analgesia promote healing.
c. drowsiness is an undesirable side effect.
d. the medication should be taken only be-fore bedtime.
B
Effective analgesia and adequate rest and sleep promote healing. Mental stimulation after taking an opioid will most likely not be effective for keeping the patient alert; drowsiness is an expected effect; and the medication should be taken as prescribed, not just before bedtime.
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