A client repeatedly asks the nurse "How much longer until I can get more pain medication?" Once the medication is provided,the client stops asking for it.The nurse identifies the client's behavior as being

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The client's behavior is not indicative of addiction or tolerance as the client stops asking for medication once it is provided. Instead, the behavior suggests pseudoaddiction, which occurs when a client's pain is inadequately managed, leading them to seek more medication. Once their pain is adequately managed, the behavior stops. Physical dependence refers to the body's adaptation to a drug and can occur even with proper use of medication.

A Client Repeatedly Asks the Nurse "How Much Longer Until