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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Reporting

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The nurse is caring for a patient who is reporting pain of 8 out of 10 on a 1 to 10 numerical pain scale. The nurse administers the prescribed pain medication. When the nurse reevaluates the patient 1 hour later, the patient is still reporting pain of 8 out of 10. Which action by the nurse is appropriate at this time?


A) Wait for the healthcare provider to make rounds to report the problem.
B) Report to the healthcare provider by telephone.
C) Increase the dosage of the medication.
D) Include in the nursing report that the medication is ineffective.

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