Posted: November 14th, 2017

A family member asks you, “Why can’t you give more medicine? He is still having a lot of pain.”

A family member asks you, “Why can’t you give more medicine? He is still having a lot of pain.” What is your best response?

A. “The doctor ordered the medicine to be given every 4 hours.”
B. “If the medication is given too frequently he could suffer ill effects.”
C. “Please tell him that I will be right there to check of him.”
D. “Let’s wait about 30-40 minutes. If there is no relief I’ll call the doctor.”