The day shift nurse reports that a patient who is terminally ill has been restless but denies pain.The last PRN pain medication was administered 14 hours ago.What nursing actions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A) Reposition the patient to make him more comfortable.
B) Discuss acceptable levels of discomfort with the patient.
C) Administer pain medication along with the patient's other standard medications.
D) Ask the family if they think the patient is in pain.
E) Ask the patient to describe how he is feeling today.
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