A 15-Year-Old Patient Was Admitted to the Hospital with a Bowel

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 15-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital with a bowel obstruction.The patient underwent surgery and was experiencing postoperative pain.The nurse caring for the patient had recently read a research article in which a study had been done with neonatal (infant) patients and the use of therapeutic touch to assist with pain control.Which factor is most important for the nurse to consider in this case when applying research to clinical practice?

• A) The patient's gender
• B) The patient's preference
• C) The patient's allergies
• D) The patient's roommate

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