A Client Who Had Surgery Refuses Pain Medication

A client who had surgery refuses pain medication. The nurse assessing this client would first ask questions regarding the client's (select all that apply)

A) beliefs about the benefits of placebos.
B) cultural expectations regarding pain behaviors and pain treatment.
C) interpretation or meaning the client gives to the pain.
D) prior experiences with pain and pain relief.
E) understanding how different pain medications work.

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