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