A Patient in Labor Complains of a Pain Rating of 7

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient in labor complains of a pain rating of 7 on a 1-to-10 scale.On assessing the patient further,the nurse finds her vital signs to be within normal limits,the patient is calm and cooperative,and she voided 400 mL 30 minutes ago.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Delay treating the pain until physical signs are present.
• B) Reassess the woman in 1 hour for changes in vital signs.
• C) Tell her she can have medication when the pain is unbearable.
• D) Treat the woman's pain according to the treatment plan.

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