[Expert Solution]: Recently, lung cancer has metastasized to…

Recently, lung cancer has metastasized to the bones of a 68-year-old client, precipitating a sudden increase in their pain. The client’s spouse and adult child are concerned about the consequent increase in the amount of hydromorphone the client requires, citing the risk of dependence. How can the nurse best respond to the family’s concern? “It’s actually a myth that clients can become dependent on hospital opioids.””It’s actually a myth that clients can become dependent on hospital opioids.” “Working collaboratively on managing pain and adhering to the treatment plan can help reduce the risk.””Working collaboratively on managing pain and adhering to the treatment plan can help reduce the risk.” “If they end up needing higher doses to resolve the pain, we will discontinue the drug.””If they end up needing higher doses to resolve the pain, we will discontinue the drug.” “Even when they become dependent, we can take comfort knowing that their pain is controlled as that is the priority.””Even when they become dependent, we can take comfort knowing that their pain is controlled as that is the priority.”