The nurse has assessed a client's pain with a visual analogue scale. The client rates pain at an 8. What action does the nurse take next?

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The most recent Joint Commission guidelines emphasize that a client's personal goals regarding pain control and function is a critical part of the pain assessment. The nurse would ask the client what his or her pain goal is. This helps guide the nurse's care. If it is time for medication, the nurse would ask if the client wanted it. The nurse will document after the assessment and interventions are done. If the client is willing to use them, nonpharmacologic measures are often helpful in relieving pain.

The Nurse Has Assessed a Client's Pain with a Visual