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The Client Is Experiencing Pain After Orthopedic Surgery, and Is

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The client is experiencing pain after orthopedic surgery, and is being treated with opioid analgesic medication.The client complains to the nurse that the surgical joint is still uncomfortable, despite around-the-clock medication.The best response from the nurse is:


A) "Let us try a cold pack on the area to help control the pain."
B) "I will call your provider to increase your dose of medication."
C) "You just had your medication; you will have to deal with it."
D) "I wonder if you are starting to get addicted to your medication."

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