A Client with Lung Cancer Refuses Pain Medications Because He

A client with lung cancer refuses pain medications because he or she is "afraid of addiction." What is the nurse's best response?

A) "I can ask the physician to change your medication to a drug that is less potent."
B) "I can use other measures such as music therapy to distract you."
C) "It is unlikely you will become addicted from taking medicine for pain."
D) "I can just give you aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) if you like."