Multiple Choice
A known drug-abusing client had a knee replacement. One month later the client is admitted for severe pain in that knee. The nursing staff is slow to provide pain medications because the client is "obviously addicted and just wants more medication." What action by the nurse manager is most appropriate?
A) Remind the staff that there are standards related to pain control.
B) Conduct a "lunch-n-learn" on chemical dependency.
C) Ask the nursing staff to evaluate their beliefs about pain.
D) Inform the staff that even people with addictions can have pain.
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