A patient verbalizes a low pain level of 2 out of 10 but exhibits extreme facial grimacing while moving around in bed.What is the nurse's best action in response to her observation?

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The nurse needs to clarify what she observes with what the patient states.Proceeding to the next room is ignoring this visual cue.The nurse cannot assume the patient does not want pain medicine just because he rates his pain level at 2 out of 10.The nurse should not administer medication for moderate to severe pain if it is not necessary.

A Patient Verbalizes a Low Pain Level of 2 Out