The nurse admits an older male patient who had abdominal surgery.Admission vital signs are P 73, R 20, BP 136/84 mm Hg.He is receiving intravenous (IV) fluids but has not requested pain medication since surgery.Seven hours later, his vital signs are P 98, R 26, BP 164/90 mm Hg, and he denies pain.Which intervention should the nurse implement?

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The patient's vital signs indicate that he is experiencing pain, even though he denies it. The nurse should ask him about discomfort at the surgical site to assess his pain level and provide appropriate pain medication.

The Nurse Admits an Older Male Patient Who Had Abdominal