An RN has delegated the care of a fresh postoperative client to an LPN. The LPN notifies the RN that the client's vital signs are elevated and the client is dyspneic and complaining of pain. What should the nurse do next?
A. No further action is necessary as the LPN is experienced.
B. Request that the LPN offer the client a narcotic analgesic that had been ordered for the postoperative period
C. Place a call to the attending surgeon and report that the client is having pain
D. Assess the client and analyze the preoperative and perioperative data before calling the surgeon
ANS: D
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