A client with chronic pain reports a pain level of 8 on a 10-point scale despite receiving oral analgesics. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?

Increase the dose of the current analgesic medication

Reassess pain after one hour without making changes to the current plan.

Consult the healthcare provider to consider alternative or adjunctive pain management therapies

Advise the client to try nonpharmacological interventions such as meditation.