Which Nursing Intervention Would Be Included in Pain Management of a Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention would be included in pain management of a patient after orthopedic surgery?

• A) Administering pain medications only when the patient is awake
• B) Anticipatory pain management prior to therapy
• C) Assessing vital signs to evaluate the degree of pain
• D) Encourage the patient to lengthen the time intervals between pain medication doses.

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