A nurse is providing care to a patient who has a history of opioid abuse and is currently on a pain management regimen. The patient is frequently asking for PRN pain medication before the scheduled time. The nurse should:

Give the medication early to avoid conflict.
Withhold the medication.
Assess the patient's pain thoroughly, explore alternative pain management strategies, and discuss concerns with the healthcare team to ensure appropriate pain relief while addressing potential misuse.
Document the patient's frequent requests and ignore them.

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