Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 626 of 2368
A client rates their pain as 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which action should the nurse take next?
- Administer the maximum dose of the prescribed analgesic
- Perform a comprehensive pain assessment
- Document the pain score and reassess in one shift
- Ask the client to rate the pain again in an hour
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Correct answer: Perform a comprehensive pain assessment
The 0 to 10 question is used to screen for pain. A comprehensive pain assessment is required for adequate pain management.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System: Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026