A Young Adolescent Client Is in the Hospital Preparing for Major

A young adolescent client is in the hospital preparing for major surgery for the removal of a tumor on the kidney.The client's mother tells the nurse that she doesn't want the child to receive narcotics for pain postoperatively.Which is the best response by the nurse?

A) "Okay, I'll tell the healthcare provider not to order any. Are you sure you want to do this?"
B) "The pain will be severe. Why don't we ask your child about this?"
C) "The pain for your child will be severe after surgery. Can you tell me why you feel this way?"
D) "You do not have a choice of medication. Decisions involving pain relief are up to the healthcare providers."

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