After rating pain as an 8 on a scale from 1 to 10, the nurse finds the client sleeping when bringing pain medication.Which action should the nurse take?
A)Document that the client refused the medication.
B)Leave the medication on the client's bedside stand.
C)Wake the client up gently and provide the medication.
D)Change the route and administer the medication through the intravenous line.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Waking the client gently to offer the medication is appropriate because the client previously reported significant pain. Sleep does not necessarily indicate the absence of pain, and managing pain effectively is a critical aspect of nursing care. Leaving medication unattended or documenting refusal without offering the medication is not appropriate, and changing the route of administration without a specific order to do so is not within nursing practice standards.

After Rating Pain as an 8 on a Scale from 1