The client rings pain medication from the nurse. Upon assessment, the nurse finds the client sitting up in a chair, watching television with her husband. Vital signs are normal and the client's skin is warm and dry. Which nursing actions are appropriate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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It is appropriate to assess the client's pain level using the pain scale to determine if pain medication is necessary. Checking when the client last received pain medication is also important to determine if it is appropriate to administer more medication at this time. It is not appropriate to tell the client that they do not look in pain or to ask them to go back to bed and ask the visitor to leave. Having another nurse assess the client is not necessary as the vital signs are normal and the client appears to be comfortable.

The Client Rings Pain Medication from the Nurse