Multiple Choice
A terminally ill patient, prescribed a time-released pain medication, is requesting additional pain medication every 2 hours. Which of the following does this suggest to the nurse?
A) The time-released pain medication needs to be adjusted
B) The rescue dose needs to be increased
C) The patient is developing a psychological dependency
D) The patient is developing a physical dependency
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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