A Female Client Has Returned to the Unit Following a Hysterectomy.The

Multiple Choice

A female client has returned to the unit following a hysterectomy.The nurse knows that which intervention will provide the most pain relief for the client?

A) Offer pain relief before the client complains of pain.
B) Assess the pain level every 4 hours around the clock.
C) Wait until the client can describe the pain specifically.
D) Allow the client to "sleep off" the anesthesia, and then offer pain medication.