The nurse is caring for a Chinese patient who is one day postoperative for abdominal surgery.The patient's nonverbal cues indicate pain,but the patient denies the need for pain medication.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

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The nurse should offer the medication again and emphasize that providing comfort is a priority. It is important to respect the patient's autonomy and not administer medication without their knowledge or consent. Seeking out a family member to convince the patient may be seen as intrusive and disrespectful of the patient's wishes. Allowing the patient to suffer in silence could lead to further complications and be detrimental to the patient's recovery.

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