Which statement by a patient indicates the need for more teaching about pain and pain control?
a. "If my pain interferes with my usual activities, I will take medication for it."
b. "There is no reason for me to take drugs for pain; after all, you can't cure old age."
c. "I don't mind taking pain drugs for my sprained ankle because I know it won't hurt this way forever."
d. "I will take enough pain medication to make me comfortable without making me too sleepy."
ANS: B
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