The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient Who Had

The nurse is providing care to a patient who had an abdominal nevus removed who is reporting intense pain. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A) Administer the stronger analgesic ordered by the primary care provider.
B) Administer a nonnarcotic analgesic because the patient had minor surgery.
C) Notify the healthcare provider that the patient's pain is excessive for the minor surgery performed.
D) Attempt to divert the patient without administering an analgesic because the surgery was so minor.