The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has had a hip replacement 2 days previously. Which assessment finding is the best indicator that the client does not need pain medication at this time?
a. The client received 2 pain pills 2 hours ago.
b. The client states that she has no pain.
c. The client is sleeping quietly.
d. The client's vital signs are stable.
B
The client's report of pain is the best indicator of pain level, rather than vital signs, sleeping, or time of last pain medication.
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