A client has an order for a narcotic analgesic every 3 to 4 hours and he received his last dose 3 hours earlier. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take in response to the client's request for pain medication on his first postoperative day?
A) Provide the client with pain medication.
B) Tell the client that the pain cannot be severe.
C) Document and ask the client to wait 1 hour.
D) Contact the physician for a change in medication.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Inadequate or poor pain assessment is a leading factor in poor pain control, because the health care professional may not know a client has pain. The nurse must provide the next dose of pain medication.
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