This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Physiology
[{'content': 'Pierro was noted to be displaying facial grimaces after nurse Kara assessed his complaints of pain rated as 8 on a scale of 1 (no pain) 10 10 (worst pain). Which intervention should the nurse do? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Administering the client’s ordered pain medication immediately, B. Using guided imagery instead of administering pain medication, C. Using therapeutic conversation to try to discourage pain medication, D. Attempting to rule out complications before administering pain medication', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: When intervening with a client complaining of pain, the nurse must always determine if the pain is expected pain or a complication that requires immediate nursing intervention. This must be done before administering the medication. Guided imagery should be used along with, not instead of, administration of pain medication. The nurse should medicate the client and not discourage medication.', 'role': 'assistant'}]