A client is postoperative day one and has a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump with a continuous basal dose for pain control.Currently,the client is stating that the operative pain is escalating.What is the first action of the nurse?
A) Try diversion to take the client's mind off the pain.
B) Ask the client to ambulate around the unit.
C) Assess the client's pain according to PQRST.
D) Call the physician to request an order to increase the basal dose.
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