The nurse is assessing an alert patient who just had surgery several hours ago. He is awake and complaining of pain. What is the nurse's next action?
A) Ask the patient what pain medication he prefers.
B) Assess the patient's self-report of pain.
C) Administer pain medication as ordered.
D) Use distraction therapy to alleviate pain.
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