Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
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? Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Assessing the clientÔÇÖs pain level using a pain scale provides objective data to determine the appropriate dose and urgency of pain management. This guides safe administration, ensuring the dose matches the pain intensity. Checking prior doses or history is secondary, and diversional strategies are not the first step.