A nurse would recognize that further instruction was needed if a nursing student expressed the assumption that a patient
A) Cannot be in pain if she is sleeping.
B) Is the pain expert.
C) May be able to get more rest with pain medication.
D) May experience sleeplessness because of the hospital environment.

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A patient can still experience pain while sleeping. Sleep does not necessarily mean that a patient is pain-free. As healthcare professionals, we need to assess and manage pain regardless of the patient's state of consciousness.

A Nurse Would Recognize That Further Instruction Was Needed If