The nurse is caring for a teenager and is assessing pain level with the vital signs.The client is reporting pain but when the nurse asks for a description of the pain the client says,"It just hurts.Why can't I have something?" The nurse would choose to do which of the following next?

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Providing questions that require yes or no answers related to pain can help the nurse gather more specific information about the client's pain. This can include questions such as "Does the pain feel sharp or dull?" or "Does the pain come and go or is it constant?" This can help the nurse determine the best course of action for managing the client's pain. Leaving the room may delay pain management and continuing with the vital signs assessment may not provide enough information to adequately manage the client's pain. Asking the client what they would like for pain may be appropriate, but it is important to gather more specific information about the pain first.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Teenager and Is Assessing