Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A client in the surgical recovery area asks the nurse to bring the largest possible dose of pain medication available. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Assessing the clientÔÇÖs pain level using a pain scale provides objective data to determine the appropriate dose and urgency of pain management, guiding safe administration. Diversional strategies, drug history, or prior dose timing are secondary to understanding current pain intensity.