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A patient continues to report postsurgical incision pain at a level of 9 out of 10 after pain medicine is given.The next dose of pain medicine is not due for another hour.What should the critically thinking nurse do first?
A) Explain to the patient that nothing else has been ordered.
B) Explore other options for pain relief.
C) Offer to notify the health care provider after morning rounds are completed.
D) Discuss the surgical procedure and reason for the pain.
Postsurgical Incision Pain
Pain experienced at the site of a surgical cut after the operation, often managed with medication and care strategies.
Critically Thinking Nurse
A critically thinking nurse is one who applies critical thinking skills in clinical settings, analyzing and synthesizing information to make informed decisions regarding patient care.
Pain Medicine
A branch of medicine focused on the evaluation, treatment, and management of pain, including acute, chronic, and cancer pain.
- Apply critical analysis techniques like interpreting, critiquing, and self-monitoring within the nursing profession.
- Identify and prioritize patient needs as part of the clinical decision-making process.
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Learning Objectives
- Apply critical analysis techniques like interpreting, critiquing, and self-monitoring within the nursing profession.
- Identify and prioritize patient needs as part of the clinical decision-making process.
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