Exhibits Mrs. Watson tells Lana that she is worried about getting addicted to the morphine because she has heard that it can happen. How should Lana respond? (Case Study #2)

"Don't worry. The cancer prevents you from becoming addicted."

"That is a valid worry. I wouldn't want to become addicted."

"My cousin was addicted to pain killers when he had cancer."

Because you have severe pain, the medication is necessary. There is little chance of addiction as long as you take the medication as prescribed.