The nurse is reviewing the medication record of a Latino client who had surgery yesterday. Pain medication is documented as being administered for the client only once in the past 24 hours. The nurse enters the room to assess the client's pain
There are two family members in the room. What would be important to include in this client's assessment? Select all that apply.
A) The client understands the language sufficiently to ask for pain medication.
B) The client withholds his complaints of pain with the family present.
C) The nature of the surgery was minor and pain medication may not be needed.
D) The client views pain as punishment for past behaviors.
E) The socially acceptable behaviors for expressing pain.
A, B, D, E
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