The Pediatrician Orders an Opioid as a Pain Reliever for a Child

The pediatrician orders an opioid as a pain reliever for a child. The nurse is aware that research has shown that:

A) children do not tolerate opioid medications well
B) opioids tend to potentiate other medications to a dangerous level in children
C) opioids are not a good choice for children over 10 as these children are more prone to addiction than younger children
D) use of opioids for pain relief in children is unlikely to result in addiction even if used for the long-term