Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
At 10 a.m., a client with an Axis I diagnosis of pain disorder demands that the nurse call the physician for more pain medication because she's still in pain after the 9 a.m. analgesic. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Informing the client that additional medication cannot be given now is appropriate, as it sets limits, adheres to the medication schedule, and encourages non-pharmacologic pain management.