What Is the Best Way for You to Determine a Patient's

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the best way for you to determine a patient's need for pain medication on the second day after an abdominal laparotomy?

• A) Check when the patient last received medication for pain.
• B) Assess the patient's facial expression and vital signs.
• C) Consider the patient's age and ethnicity.
• D) Ask the patient to rate his or her pain.

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