A patient recovering from abdominal surgery is refusing hydromorphone Dilaudid) because she has heard that people may become addicted. She is crying and rates her pain 10 of 10. Which information should the nurse include as part of the patient's education? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
A) Because the patient will take the medication on a prn basis, addiction cannot occur.
B) Untreated pain can result in poor wound healing.
C) Patients with uncontrolled pain have a higher risk of blood clots.
D) Dehydration can result from poorly managed pain.
E) Family members do not want to visit patients with visible signs of pain.
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