An Oriented Patient Has Recently Had Surgery

question 9

Multiple Choice

An oriented patient has recently had surgery. Which action is best for the nurse to take to assess this patient's pain?

• A) Assess the patient's body language.
• B) Ask the patient to rate the level of pain.
• C) Observe the cardiac monitor for increased heart rate.
• D) Have the patient describe the effect of pain on the ability to cope.

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