A client experiencing pain rated as a 7 on a scale from 1 to 10 continues to have pain despite having medication 2 hours ago.Which response should the nurse make when the client requests additional medication?
A)"I can't give you any more medication for 2 hours."
B)"Sometimes thinking about the pain makes it feel worse."
C)"Let me reposition you and rub your back to help relieve the pain"
D)"I will shut the door and turn out the light to help the medication work faster."

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Non-pharmacological interventions, such as repositioning and back rubs, can be effective in managing pain and can be used when medication alone is not sufficient or when it's not yet time for the next dose.

A Client Experiencing Pain Rated as a 7 on a Scale