The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient of Asian Heritage

The nurse is caring for a patient of Asian heritage who refuses opioid pain medication despite the nurse's explaining its importance in the healing process. Which intervention(s) by the nurse is/are appropriate for this patient? Select all that apply.

A) Assess the patient's pain levels at less frequent intervals.
B) Document in the record that the patient does not want to take opioids.
C) Use nonpharmacological measures to help control the patient's pain.
D) Notify the primary care provider of the patient's noncompliance.
E) Ask the patient about cultural influences on pain management.