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HESI PN Gerontology Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: An older female client who has been taking hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Lortab) q4 hours for chronic back pain for the past 5 years, tells the practical nurse that she cannot live without her pain pills. When asked if she is addicted, the client states that she is not an addict because the healthcare provider prescribed the pain pills. Which coping mechanism should the PN...