A client, a member of a culture that values being stoic, was admitted to the medical floor with a diagnosis of angina. He is to receive nitroglycerin PRN for chest pain. Which of the following statements describes the priority concern of the LPN/LVN who is administering pain medication to this client?
a. The drug should be kept in a dark container to protect it from light.
b. The drug is always kept with the client when he is walking.
c. Nonverbal signs of pain should not be overlooked in the situation.
d. The clients pain level should be assessed at the beginning of the shift.



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