A client is recovering from abdominal surgery and sleeping. The client had received an opioid medication 3 hours ago. The client's son requests pain medication for the client, stating "I do not want her to wake up in pain." The first nursing action is
a) Wake the client and ask about her pain rating.
b) Instruct the son about lack of client consent.
c) Administer the prescribed medication.
d) Refuse to administer the pain medication.
Ans: b) Instruct the son about lack of client consent.
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