[Answered]: client with pain has been prescribed an opioid…

client with pain has been prescribed an opioid analgesic to be given around the clock. The client is competent and has been actively involved in decisions regarding care. What should the nurse do if the client refuses the next dose of opioid analgesic? ask the clients spouse to hold the clients hands while the nurse puts the pill under the tongue try to persuade the client to take the medication as ordered by the health care provider emphasize the rationale for taking the medication now as ordered document the clients choice and re-assess pain in 1 hour