The nurse is caring for a patient of Japanese heritage who refuses pain medication despite the nurse's explaining its importance in the healing process. Which intervention(s) by the nurse is/are appropriate for this patient? Select all that apply

Question

1) Assess the patient's pain levels at less frequent intervals.
2) Document in the patient's record that the patient does not want to take opioids.
3) Utilize nonpharmacological measures to help control the patient's pain.
4) Notify the primary care provider of the patient's noncompliance.

Answer 1

ANS: 2, 3