Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 145 of 2368
A client whose culture values enduring pain without complaint denies pain, but grimaces and guards the abdomen when turning. What is the best nursing action?
- Use nonverbal signs and an assessment tool, then discuss pain interventions
- Document that the client has no pain and reassess at the next routine check
- Give an opioid for the grimacing without any further assessment
- Tell the client that it is acceptable and expected to complain
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Correct answer: Use nonverbal signs and an assessment tool, then discuss pain interventions
Clients who endure pain for cultural reasons are at risk of undertreatment, so nurses watch for nonverbal signs and use assessment tools.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Comfort: Life Span and Cultural Considerations. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026