A nurse administers pain medication for a client complaining of pain.The nurse first assesses vital signs and finds them to be as follows: blood pressure,134/92 mm Hg;pulse,90 beats per minute;respirations,26 breaths per minute.The nurse's most appropriate action is to:

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The client's vital signs are consistent with the client being in pain.It would be safe and appropriate for the nurse to give the pain medication.Asking if the client is anxious is not the most appropriate action.The client is not demonstrating signs of shock (e.g. ,decreased blood pressure,increased pulse).The most appropriate action is for the nurse to administer pain medication.Rechecking would not be the most appropriate action.The nurse should medicate the client for pain.

A Nurse Administers Pain Medication for a Client Complaining of Pain.The