Two hours after receiving a pain medication, the client states he still is suffering from pain. Which question is appropriate to ask the client?
A) "Do you need your pain medication now?"
B) "Please describe your pain on a scale of 0 to 10."
C) "Tell me where your pain is located."
D) "Tell me more about your pain."
Ans: D
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