A nurse is educating a surgical client on postoperative p.r.n. pain control. Which of the following should be included?
A) "We will bring you pain medications; you don't need to ask."
B) "Even if you have pain, you may get addicted to the drugs."
C) "You won't have much pain so just tough it out."
D) "You need to ask for the medication before the pain becomes severe."
Ans: D
If medication for pain is ordered p.r.n., there is a time restriction between doses. The client needs to ask for the medication and should do so before the pain becomes severe.
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