The nurse is caring for a patient who states,"You are the only nurse who understands about my pain.Can't you give me an extra dose of pain medication?" How should the nurse respond to the patient's request?
A) Explain that dosage schedules are by physician's orders.
B) Ignore the request.
C) Tell the patient that his behavior is manipulative.
D) Agree to give an extra dose of pain medication.
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