What is the best way for you to determine a patient's need for pain medication on the second day after an abdominal laparotomy?
A) Check when the patient last received medication for pain.
B) Assess the patient's facial expression and vital signs.
C) Consider the patient's age and ethnicity.
D) Ask the patient to rate his or her pain.
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