The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Postoperative Patient Who

The nurse is providing care to a postoperative patient who is getting out of bed for the first time since surgery.When conducting the pain assessment,the patient states,"It hurts,but I do not want to take any more drugs.I do not want to end up addicted." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) "Don't worry about getting addicted.I will make sure you don't get addicted."
B) "If you don't take the pain medication on a regular schedule,you won't get addicted."
C) "People who have real pain are unlikely to become addicted to analgesics provided to treat the pain."
D) "You are wise to be concerned;it is probably time to stop taking narcotics if you can manage the pain in other ways."