The nurse is caring for a client who has a long history of using opioid pain medication. Which action will the nurse take to further assess the client’s pain and provide pain relief?
A. Acknowledge the pain as the client reports it and administer pain medication as prescribed.
B. Observe the client’s behavior when the nurse is not with the client.
C. Take the client’s vital signs often to observe for changes that may indicate pain.
D. Report the client to the health care provider for seeking drugs.