When the AIDS client refuses pain medication because he or she is not in pain presently, the nurse should explain that
a. refraining from using the medication makes its effectiveness last longer.
b. skipping a dose will decrease diarrhea.
c. taking the medication on schedule keeps the blood level constant.
d. using the drug will increase the appetite.
C
Taking pain medication on a schedule keeps the blood level constant and incidentally helps con-trol diarrhea by the side effect of constipation. Refraining from using the medications will not make its effects last longer, and skipping a dose does not cause diarrhea. Side effects of most pain medications do not include increased appetite.
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