A mother suffering from new-onset back pain makes a first-time visit to the pain clinic. The patient informs the nurse that "all of those medications make me feel drugged." The nurse tells the patient that she may benefit from:
A. losing weight.
B. hiring home care.
C. relaxation therapy.
D. alternating opioid and nonopioid medications.
C
Nurses should educate patients regarding measures that promote a sense of well-being by mini-mizing or avoiding discomfort. Both opioids and nonopioids have side effects. The patient should be educated in the use of nonpharmacological pain therapies.
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