A nurse is caring for a client who is 18 hr postpartum and has a fourth-degree perineal laceration. The client reports a pain rating of 4 on a scale from 0-10. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
1) Administer pain medication as ordered
2) Apply ice to the perineal area
3) Encourage the client to ambulate
4) Assess the client's vital signs
5) Provide emotional support to the client