RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 166 of 2368

A client reports sudden, severe pain. Which action should the nurse take?

  1. Give the next scheduled analgesic dose at the usual time
  2. Immediately notify the provider or emergency services
  3. Reassess the client's pain again after four hours have passed
  4. Apply a cold pack to the area and document the report
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Correct answer: Immediately notify the provider or emergency services

Sudden severe pain or chest pain or pressure needs immediate notification or contact of emergency services.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Comfort: Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026