A Young Adolescent Client Is in the Hospital Preparing for Major

Multiple Choice

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 her child to receive narcotics for postoperative pain. What is the nurse's best response?

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) "Your child's pain will be severe after the 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."