Which action should a nurse take 30 minutes after administering oral pain medication to a patient?
A. Evaluate the effectiveness of the administered pain medication
B. Teach progressive relaxation strategies to relieve muscle tension
C. Assess the patients coping skills to reduce expression anxiety.
D. Encourage the patient to read or watch tv to provide pain distraction
A. Evaluate the effectiveness of the administered pain medication
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