152. A community health nurse is educating a patient about a new prescription for an opioid pain medication. The patient reports chronic pain and asks for refills frequently. What is the medicinal recommendation?
A.
Provide refills without question
B.
Educate on safe opioid use, monitor for signs of dependence/addiction, discuss non-pharmacological pain management, and collaborate with physician for pain management plan
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C.
Refuse all refills immediately
D.
Suggest taking more for pain
📖 Additional Information
Provide refills without question
Educate on safe opioid use, monitor for signs of dependence/addiction, discuss non-pharmacological pain management, and collaborate with physician for pain management plan
