The Patient Is an Older Person Who Had Hip Surgery

The patient is an older person who had hip surgery 3 days ago.He states that his hip hurts,but he does not like how the medicine makes him feel.He believes that he can tolerate the pain better than he can tolerate the medication.What would be the best response from the nurse?

A) Explain the need for the pain medication using a slower rate of speech.
B) Explain the need for the pain medication using a simpler vocabulary.
C) Explain the need for the pain medication,but ask the patient if he would like the doctor called and the medication changed.
D) Explain in a loud manner the need for the pain medication.