A 30-Year-Old Female Has Suffered a Third-Degree Burn to Her

A 30-year-old female has suffered a third-degree burn to her hand after spilling hot oil on it in a kitchen accident. Which of the following teaching points by a member of her care team is most appropriate?

A) "Tell us as soon as you sense the beginnings of a round of pain, and we will start with analgesics."
B) "Opioids like morphine often cause constipation, but if this happens to you, we will discontinue opioids and change to another family of medications."
C) "Opioids aren't without side effects, but we will take action to manage these side effects, so you can continue getting these drugs."
D) "It's imperative that we prevent you from developing a tolerance for opioids while you're getting treatment for your burn."

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