Asked by Syimyk zhigitali uulu on Apr 29, 2024
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The nurse explains the pain relief measures available after surgery during preoperative teaching for a surgical patient. Which comment from the patient indicates the need for additional education on this topic?
A) "I will be asked to rate my pain on a pain scale."
B) "I will have minimal pain because of the anesthesia."
C) "I will take the pain medication as the provider prescribes it."
D) "I will take my pain medications before doing postoperative exercises."
Anesthesia
A medical procedure involving drugs that result in a temporary loss of sensation or awareness, used primarily during surgical operations.
Postoperative Exercises
Physical activities recommended after surgery to aid in recovery, promote healing, and prevent complications.
Pain Scale
A tool used in medical assessments to measure and quantify pain intensity, facilitating effective pain management strategies.
- Identify patient education needs for pain management post-surgery.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify patient education needs for pain management post-surgery.
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