A nurse cares for a client who is recovering from a closed percutaneous kidney biopsy.The client states,"My pain has suddenly increased from a 3 to a 10 on a scale of 0 to 10." Which action should the nurse take first?

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An increase in the intensity of pain after a percutaneous kidney biopsy is a symptom of internal hemorrhage.A change in vital signs can indicate that hemorrhage is occurring.Before other actions,the nurse must assess the client's hemodynamic status.

A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Is Recovering from a Closed