A patient recovering from surgery reports a pain level of 6 on a 0 to10 pain scale but refuses additional pain medication to avoid becoming addicted. The nurse's response should focus on which concept?

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The nurse should focus on the patient's misconception about pain management and addiction. The nurse should educate the patient that taking pain medication as prescribed does not lead to addiction and that uncontrolled pain can lead to complications in the healing process. The physician may also need to be notified to address the patient's pain management plan.

A Patient Recovering from Surgery Reports a Pain Level of 6