A Client Returns to the Nursing Unit from Conscious Sedation

A client returns to the nursing unit from conscious sedation after having a fracture set and placed in a cast. The client expresses pain 3 hours after the procedure. The choice of medication and route will be based on which information?

A) The client should not receive pain medication because of his previous sedation.
B) The client will need to void before receiving any pain medication in order to avoid urinary retention.
C) The client should receive intravenous medication only for pain because of the operative procedure.
D) The client's ability to swallow should be evaluated before he or she receives oral medication.