Multiple Choice
A patient that appears to be moving around easily and smiling rates their pain at 7 out of 10 and requests pain medication. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Wait 30 minutes and see if the client is still requesting the pain medicine.
B) Administer half the ordered dose of pain medication.
C) Administer the pain medication as prescribed.
D) Inform the healthcare provider that the client is exaggerating their pain.
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