The nurse is caring for a 64-year-old woman 4 hours after knee replacement. Although she rates her pain at 6 out of 10, she refuses pain medication and tells the nurse, "I can deal with it." Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
a. "OK, that's your decision."
b. "You're just being stubborn."
c. "OK, I'll come back later."
d. "What is your concern?"
ANS: D
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