The emergency department nurse is caring for a 28-year-old client with R/O appendicitis. The client is still undergoing tests to determine if surgery is required, but asks for pain medication “NOW!”...

The emergency department nurse is caring for a 28-year-old client with R/O appendicitis. The client is still undergoing tests to determine if surgery is required, but asks for pain medication “NOW!” Which is the nurse’s best response?

1. “I will get the medication for you now.”

2. “Your doctor will have to order some medication and then I will give it.”

3. “I cannot give you narcotic pain medication until a decision is made about surgery.”

4. “You seem anxious; tell me about your pain.”