The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) informs the nurse that the client is complaining of severe postoperative pain and requests pain medication. Which action would be appropriate for the nurse to perform?
1. Give the client an analgesic.
2. Assess the client's pain and respond as indicated.
3. Ask the UAP for more data regarding the client's pain.
4. Tell the UAP to inform the client that the nurse will be in as soon as possible.
Correct Answer: 2
When the UAP reports a problem, the nurse should assess the client thoroughly before acting. Giving the client an analgesic without a thorough assessment by the nurse would be dangerous. Asking the UAP for more information is not efficient because the nurse should talk directly to the client. Delaying response to the client's needs would not be effective nursing practice.
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