The male client diagnosed with cancer tells the nurse that he hates feeling “doped up” during the day but needs pain medication to be able to rest at night. Which statement is the nurse’s best...

The male client diagnosed with cancer tells the nurse that he hates feeling “doped up” during the day but needs pain medication to be able to rest at night. Which statement is the nurse’s best response?

1. “Sometimes it is necessary to take as much medication as you can to get to sleep. Ask the HCP for stronger medications.” 2. “I am sure that this must be uncomfortable for you. You need to talk about how you are feeling.” 3. “We could try to balance your pain medications with sleeping medications to help you get comfortable at night.” 4. “Too much pain medication will cause you to have many other complications and should be avoided.”