A Patient Recovering from Surgery Reports a Pain Level of 6

A patient recovering from surgery reports a pain level of 6 on a 0-10 pain scale but refuses additional pain medication since he does not want to "become addicted." The nurse's response should focus on which concept?

A) Physical dependence on pain medication is uncommon during the short-term postoperative use.
B) This patient already might have an addiction problem.
C) This patient might benefit from a placebo dose.
D) The physician should be notified to discuss pain management.