A Patient Expresses Concern About Becoming Addicted to a Prescription

A patient expresses concern about becoming addicted to a prescription pain medication ordered postoperatively. What nursing responses are indicated?

A) "The dose of your medication is as low as possible."
B) "You will only take the medication for a short time."
C) "If you follow the suggested schedule, you have little risk of addiction."
D) "If you need this medication, you cannot become addicted to it."
E) "Take the medication now, and we will worry about addiction later."