The manipulative patient approaches the nurse and says,"I know it's too early to give me my pain medication,but you are the only one who seems to care.Could you give me my pain medication now?" Which response is best?

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Setting clear limits is important when managing manipulative patients.Once limits are set,it is important to maintain them.Blaming the charge nurse provides incentive for further manipulative behaviors.The nurse telling the patient that they know what it is like when they are in pain is not accurate or therapeutic.Providing the medication early likely does not follow the prescribed plan.

The Manipulative Patient Approaches the Nurse and Says,"I Know It's