A nurse has brought the patient his scheduled pain medication. The patient asks the nurse to wait to give pain medication until the time for the dressing change, which is 2 hours away. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
a. This medication will still be providing you relief at the time of your dressing change.
b. OK, swallow this pain pill, and I will return in a minute to fill your wound.
c. Would you like medication to be given for dressing changes on top of your regularly scheduled medication?
d. Your medication is scheduled for this time, and I cant adjust the time for you. Im sorry, but you must take your pill right now.
Answer: C
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