The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from surgery. Which intervention will provide the most pain relief for the patient?
A. Wait until the patient can describe the pain specifically.
B. Offer pain relief before the patient complains of pain.
C. Allow the patient to "sleep off" the anesthesia, then offer pain medication.
D. Assess the pain level every 4 hours around the clock.
Answer: B
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