Aclient is experiencing muscle weakness and an ataxic gait. the client has a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (ms). based on these symptoms, the nurse formulates impaired physical mobility as one of the nursing diagnoses applicable to the client. what nursing intervention should be most appropriate to address the nursing diagnosis

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?