A client recovering from surgery tells the nurse that she is nauseated and is experiencing an increase in pain. Which of the following does this client's symptoms suggest to the nurse?

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Nausea can lower a person's pain threshold, making them more sensitive to pain. This can cause an increase in pain. It is also possible that the pain medication is causing the nausea, and the client may need alternative medication or interventions to manage both symptoms. Option A and C suggest medication issues, but additional assessment is necessary before making that conclusion. Option D suggests a different type of pain, which is not related to the client's symptoms.

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