The client returned from major surgery 3 hours ago and requests medication for pain. In considering the best action for this client, the nurse knows that:
1. Prescription drugs rarely cause addiction when used according to accepted medical protocol.
2. All drugs should be withheld until the clients past substance abuse history is evaluated.
3. It is best to wait until the client can no longer tolerate the pain to avoid addiction problems.
4. Clients often request analgesia when it is not really needed.
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