A Postoperative Patient Reports Pain, Which the Patient Rates as an 8

Multiple Choice

A postoperative patient reports pain, which the patient rates as an 8 on a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the most extreme pain) . The prescriber has ordered acetaminophen [Tylenol] 650 mg PO every 6 hours PRN pain. What will the nurse do?

A) Ask the patient what medications have helped with pain in the past.
B) Contact the provider to request a different analgesic medication.
C) Give the pain medication and reposition the patient to promote comfort.
D) Request an order to administer the medication every 4 hours.