Client appears stoic and does not request analgesia

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The nurse is caring for a client on their first postoperative day after chest surgery. The client appears stoic and does not request analgesia. The nurse should perform what action? Ask the client's family if they ever use analgesics. Document the fact that the client does not need medication. Document the client's lack of pain. Actively solicit information about the client's pain level.

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