Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take in response to the patient's request for pain medication on his first postoperative day?
The patient has an order for a narcotic analgesic every 3 to 4 hours and he received his last dose 3 hours earlier.
A) Provide the patient with pain medication
B) Tell the patient that the pain cannot be severe
C) Document and ask the patient to wait 1 hour
D) Contact the physician for a change in medication
Ans: A
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