A postpartum woman who experienced a spontaneous vaginal birth 12 hours ago describes a headache that is worsening.The patient was given two regular-strength acetaminophen (Tylenol)tablets approximately 30 minutes ago but has had no relief from the pain.The most appropriate nursing action at this time is to do which of the following?

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The nurse should perform routine,comprehensive pain assessments to include onset,location,intensity,quality,characteristics,and aggravating and alleviating factors of the discomfort to provide interventions in a timely manner and to enhance effectiveness of medications.The nurse should also ask the patient to rate her pain on a standard 0-to-10 pain scale before and after interventions and to identify her own acceptable comfort level on the scale.The other actions are not warranted at this time.

A Postpartum Woman Who Experienced a Spontaneous Vaginal Birth 12