A client with metastatic cancer complains of severe,unrelieved pain even though appropriate pain medication has been prescribed.The home care nurse plans to ask the client questions to determine why the pain medication is not working.Which action would be most appropriate if the nurse doubts the client will understand the reason for asking these questions?
A)Avoid asking any questions that might make the client feel uneasy or upset.
B)Inform the client's caregiver to maintain trust in the nurse-client relationship.
C)Tell the client that the questions will help to determine a better plan to control the pain.
D)Refrain from disclosing the reason for asking the questions until the end of the visit.

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It is important for the nurse to communicate effectively with the client and explain the reason for asking questions. In this case, telling the client that the questions will help to determine a better plan to control the pain is a good way to build trust and rapport with the client. It also ensures that the client understands the purpose of the questions and is more likely to provide accurate and helpful information. Avoiding the questions or refraining from disclosing the reason for asking them may lead to a breakdown in communication and hinder the nurse's ability to effectively manage the client's pain. Informing the client's caregiver may be helpful, but it is not sufficient on its own, and should not replace direct communication with the client.

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