The Nurse Is Discussing Pain Control with an Older Client

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing pain control with an older client who has been prescribed an opiate.When the client expresses concerns about the diminishing effect that the medication has had on the pain, the nurse responds:

A) "It appears that the dosage you take needs to be adjusted upward."
B) "We need to be concerned about you developing a drug tolerance."
C) "This drug category is well known for its low ceiling effect."
D) "Opiate addiction is a concern when tolerance occurs."