An Older Client Is Experiencing Mouth Pain Rated 4 on a 10-Point

An older client is experiencing mouth pain rated 4 on a 10-point pain scale. What action should the nurse take?

A) Medicate the client with a prescribed narcotic analgesic.
B) Carefully inspect the client's mouth, teeth, and tongue.
C) Ask the client if they have ever had mouth pain for any reason.
D) Instruct the client to begin rinsing the mouth with an isotonic solution.