A child continues to complain of pain after being given all the medication that is safe to administer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A) Provide cutaneous stimulation such as massage, rubbing, holding, and applying heat or cold as indicated.
B) Distract the child as much as possible, and give the next pain medication a little early.
C) Ask the mother to tell the child that she can't have any more medication.
D) Tell the child she will have to wait for more pain medication, and let the child know then she can have more.
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