Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client in palliative care who is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Which assessment data would be most appropriate in determining the client's need for pain medication?
A) Ask the client to rate his pain.
B) Observe the client's face for signs of pain.
C) Evaluate the client's heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse rate.
D) Ask the client's spouse if the client is in pain.
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