A client with terminal cancer reports increasing pain that occurs 1 to 2 hours before the next scheduled dose of a prescribed opioid analgesic. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement?

Consult with the charge nurse about the need to increase the medication dosage

Notify the healthcare provider that the medication dosage has been increased

Withhold further doses of the medication until the healthcare provider is notified

Administer the medication when the report of pain exceeds 5 on a 0 to 10 scale