A patient has just returned to the surgical unit after varicose vein stripping and ligation.To evaluate pain relief,the best technique for the nurse is to:
A) Check the patient's record for the last dose of pain medication administered.
B) Ask the patient to rate the severity of the pain on a scale of 1 to 10.
C) Ask the family if they think that the patient is having pain.
D) Tell the patient to ask for pain medicine when it is needed.
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