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The client is taking medication to control his cancer pain. Which of the following statements indicates that the client needs further instruction

A. "I should take my medication around-the-clock to control my pain. "
B. "I should skip doses periodically so I don’t get hooked on my drugs. "
C. "It is okay to take my pain medication even if I am not having any pain. "
D. "I should contact the oncology nurse if my pain is not effectively controlled. "

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参考答案:B

解析:The client should not skip his dosages of pain medication to prevent addiction. Clients with cancer pain do not become psychologically dependent on the medication and should not fear becoming addicted. The nurse should allow the client and family members to verbalize their concerns about drug addiction.

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