A nurse administers an opioid analgesic to a patient with moderate pain. The medication is ordered as needed every 3 hours. 50 minutes later the patient states that she has had little relief. The...

A nurse administers an opioid analgesic to a patient with moderate pain. The medication is ordered as needed every 3 hours. 50 minutes later the patient states that she has had little relief. The nurse should do which of the following:


A. Plan to place the patient in a position of comfort for pain relief
B. Administer another dose of the medication to the patient
C. Consult with the healthcare provider about the client's report
D. State "I can administer the medication to you in about two hours".