A client on the post-op floor underwent surgery 4 days ago. The night nurse reports to the nurse coming on to dayshift that the client complained all night of pain, even though she received every dose of prescribed pain medication. The client currently rates the pain at a 10 out of 10. The day shift nurse should first

call the physician and ask her to prescribe a different medication. work with the client on alternative pain relief measures such as guided imagery. administer ...