Question # 64

A nurse is assessing a patient with a history of chronic pain. The patient reports that their pain is now constant and has increased in intensity over the past few days. What is the nurse’s most appropriate next step?

Options:

A.

Reassure the patient that pain fluctuations are normal and do not require changes in treatment.

B.

Perform a comprehensive pain assessment to evaluate the severity and impact of the pain.

C.

Increase the patient’s pain medication immediately to manage the symptoms.

D.

Recommend that the patient engage in relaxation techniques and deep breathing exercises.

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