Which Nursing Action Will Provide the Patient with the Most

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action will provide the patient with the most pain relief after abdominal surgery?

• A)Offer pain relief before the patient complains of pain.
• B)Assess the pain level every 4 hours around the clock.
• C)Wait until the patient can describe the pain specifically.
• D)Allow the patient to "sleep off" the anesthesia, and then offer pain medication.

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Definitions:

Negatively Reinforced

Refers to the process of increasing a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.

Positively Reinforced

The process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a desirable outcome or reward.

Unpleasant Stimulus

A negative or harmful stimulus that causes discomfort or aversion in an individual.

Punished

The act of imposing a penalty or negative consequence on someone or something as a result of their behavior or actions.