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colleen colleen
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11 years ago
A patient is complaining of discomfort after a surgical procedure. The patient voices fear of addiction with taking analgesics as prescribed. What information should be provided to the patient regarding these concerns?
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1. “Addiction to opioid analgesics is rare when used for short-term postoperative pain management.”
2. “Psychological tolerance is not commonly experienced by patients who take narcotic analgesics during the postoperative experience.”
3. “Pain tolerance and the need for opioid analgesics are individualized.”
4. “Patients should be screened for addiction potential prior to being given narcotics.”
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11 years ago
1,2,3 -- The use of opioid analgesics during the postoperative period is rarely associated with physical or psychological dependency concerns. The pain management needs of patients will vary and should be managed individually. Screening is not routinely recommended for surgical patients.
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11 years ago
Thank you Kissing Face with Closed Eyes
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