The Nurse Cares for a Patient Who Is Scheduled for Abdominal

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse cares for a patient who is scheduled for abdominal surgery.Which action,if taken by the nurse,is most appropriate?

• A)Mandate the use of a complementary therapy such as guided imagery.
• B)Administer opioids for pain rated more than 3 (on a 0-10 pain scale).
• C)Ask the patient about expectations for postoperative pain management.
• D)Provide pain management based on a standardized nursing care plan.

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