A nurse is caring for a client with chronic pain who has expressed concerns about the effectiveness and side effects of their current pain medication. The client is hesitant to try a new medication prescribed by the provider. How should the nurse apply the ethical principle of beneficence in this situation?

Delay discussing the medication changes until the client experiences worsening symptoms to ensure urgency of intervention.

Encourage the client to try the new medication while providing thorough education on its benefits and side effects to optimize their well-being.

Respect the client's decision not to change medications without further discussion, emphasizing their autonomy over their care decisions.

Administer the current medication as ordered without discussing alternatives to avoid causing distress to the client.