Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take in response to the client's request for pain medication on his first postoperative day?
The client has an order for a narcotic analgesic every 3 to 4 hours and he received his last dose 3 hours earlier.
A) Provide the client with pain medication
B) Tell the client that the pain cannot be severe
C) Document and ask the client to wait 1 hour
D) Contact the physician for a change in medication
Ans: A
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