When the male client on his first postoperative day after chest surgery appears stoic and does not ask for any pain medication, the nurse should
A) Document the client's lack of medication
B) Assume the client does not need medication
C) Ask the client's family if he ever uses pain medicines
D) Actively solicit information about the client's pain level
Ans: D
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