A dying child tells the nurse that she is in pain. The nurse has administered the maximum dosage of pain medication allowed. It is too early to give another dose. What would be an appropriate intervention?
a. Tell the child she will have to wait 3 hours
b. The nurse assesses the child and does not believe the child is really in pain
c. Inquire if the medication dosage can be adjusted
d. None of the above
C
Pain is defined as whatever the patient says it is. If the child is reporting pain, then the nurse believes the child is in pain. The nurse will inquire if the dosage can be adjusted or if another medication can be given.
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