Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty and reports pain at the incision site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Assessing pain severity is the first step to determine the appropriate intervention, ensuring effective pain management. Administering analgesics (A), repositioning (B), or applying compresses should follow based on the assessment findings.