A client reports severe pain 2 days after surgery. Which INITIAL action should the nurse take after assessing the character of pain?
a) encourage rest
b) obtain the vital signs
c) administer the prn analgesic
d) document the client's pain response
Answer: b) obtain the vital signs
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