When should the nurse assess pain?A) Whenever a full set of vital signs is takenB) During the admission interviewC) Every 4 hours for the first 2 days after surgeryD) Only when the patient reports pain

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When should the nurse assess pain?A)  Whenever a full set of vital signs is takenB)  During the admission interviewC)  Every 4 hours for the first 2 days after surgeryD)  Only when the patient reports pain

Elizabeth Jaimes · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :   The nurse should assess pain whenever a full set of vital signs is checked.Moreover,the nurse should assess pain on admission of a patient to the facility,even when pain is not the chief complaint.Patients may have chronic pain that has no association with their reason for seeking care.Pain should be assessed more frequently than every 4 hours in the immediate postoperative period.Pain should be reassessed after any treatment is given to evaluate effectiveness of the treatment.Some patients may not complain of pain unless they are specifically asked whether they are in pain.Pain rating scales help to quantify the intensity of pain for the nurse providing analgesia.

When should the nurse assess pain?

A) Whenever a full set of vital signs is taken
B) During the admission interview
C) Every 4 hours for the first 2 days after surgery
D) Only when the patient reports pain

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