After Rating Pain as an 8 on a Scale from 1

Multiple Choice

After rating pain as an 8 on a scale from 1 to 10, the nurse finds the client sleeping when bringing pain medication.Which action should the nurse take?

A) Document that the client refused the medication.
B) Leave the medication on the client's bedside stand.
C) Wake the client up gently and provide the medication.
D) Change the route and administer the medication through the intravenous line.