A patient refusing to take pain medication for chronic back pain is asked to rate the pain on a scale from 0 to 10. What is the nurse attempting to do with this patient?
A. Decide if the patient is being argumentative
B. Assess the patient's level of pain
C. Figure out if the patient should leave the hospital against medical advice
D. Determine if the patient should remain in the hospital
Answer: B
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