A patient returns to the unit after surgery. The nurse assesses the patient for pain and instructs the patient to let them know if their pain gets higher than a 3/10. Which of the following is a misconception about pain management the nurse should be aware of? Question 21Answer a. Pain should be addressed from a holistic perspective. b. Analgesia should be implemented in a stepped approach. c. Patients will always tell nurses when pain management interventions are needed. d. Untreated pain should be viewed as a medical emergency.
[Answered]: A patient returns to the unit after surgery
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