The Parents of a Child Hospitalized with Sickle Cell Anemia

The parents of a child hospitalized with sickle cell anemia tell the nurse that they are concerned about narcotic analgesics causing addiction. The nurse should explain that narcotic analgesics:

A) Are often ordered but not usually needed.
B) Rarely cause addiction because they are medically indicated.
C) Are given as a last resort because of the threat of addiction.
D) Are used only if other measures, such as ice packs, are ineffective.