The Nurse Is Working on the Orthopedic Unit and Is

The nurse is working on the orthopedic unit and is caring for a patient who reports back pain. Which responses by the nurse would be appropriate when caring for this patient? Select all that apply.

A) "Does anything other than your back hurt?"
B) "I'm sorry you're hurting. I want to make you feel better."
C) "Why don't you try another position until it's time for more pain medication?"
D) "You had medication for your pain at 4 p.m., so I can't give you any more until 8 p.m."
E) "People with back pain experience very different symptoms. Tell me more about your back pain."