Two Days After a Cholecystectomy the Client Is Kept Comfortable

question 29

Multiple Choice

Two days after a cholecystectomy the client is kept comfortable with oral NSAIDs. The client's spouse asks the nurse why the client is not receiving something stronger, saying, "I know the procedure causes a lot of pain because I also had my gallbladder removed." The nurse's answer is based on the fact that

• A) oral medications are always the preferred route for pain medication.
• B) strong analgesics interfere with client assessment.
• C) the client should be switched to mild pain medication as quickly as possible.
• D) the client's perception of the relief of pain is the best standard of pain relief.

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