The RN has delegated the care of a fresh postoperative client to the LPN on the team. The LPN notifies the RN that the client's vital signs are elevated and that the client is complaining of pain and dyspnea
Which of the following is the most appropriate action to be taken by the RN?
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.
D
Assess the client and analyze the preoperative and perioperative data before calling the surgeon.
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