The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from surgery conducted in the previous 24 hours. What should the nurse do to assist this patient with pain control?
A) Administer prescribed analgesics around the clock.
B) Administer prescribed analgesics when the patient requests something for pain.
C) Assist the patient to a more comfortable position to reduce the amount of pain.
D) Offer the patient a back rub to reduce the amount of pain.
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