The nurse administered a narcotic pain medication to a client diagnosed with cancer and assesses the client 30 minutes later. Which data indicates the medication was effective?
1. The client keeps his or her eyes closed and the drapes drawn.
2. The client uses guided imagery to help with pain control.
3. The client states that the pain has gone down 5 points on the scale.
4. The client is lying as still as possible in the bed.
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