The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a patient ...

[SO00]

The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a patient regarding pain control after surgery. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the use of postoperative analgesia? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Analgesics will not provide adequate relief if you wait until the pain becomes excruciating before using them.
  b. Pain control will help you recover from surgery quicker.
  c. You shouldn't be concerned about becoming addicted to your pain medications immediately after surgery.
  d. You will remain pain-free as long as you take your pain medications as prescribed.
  e. A PCA pump is commonly used to help patients control their pain.
  f. Take pain medication carefully as it will lengthen your recovery period.

Question 2

When is it appropriate to ask a surgeon to clarify information for a patient who is undergoing surgery? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Before the informed consent has been signed
  b. When a patient is confused about the reason for the procedure
  c. When a patient understands the risks involved in a procedure
  d. If there is confusion about the procedure after the informed consent is signed
  e. After the surgery has been performed

[Hikerman221]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, E
Analgesics will not provide adequate pain relief if the patient waits until the pain becomes excruciating before using or requesting an analgesic. Even though around-the-clock (ATC) analgesia is more effective, most patients still have analgesics ordered prn (as needed). Pain control is essential for a surgical patient to recover quickly. Encourage the patient to use analgesics as needed and not be fearful of any dependence on pain medications after surgery. Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is common and provides patients with control over pain. Explain to a patient how to operate a pump and the importance of administering medication as soon as pain becomes persistent. The patient also needs to know it takes time for a drug to act and that the drug will rarely eliminate all the discomfort. Pain medication will not lengthen the recovery period, it will shorten it.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Patients need to sign all consent forms before you administer any preoperative medications that alter the patient's consciousness. The primary responsibility for informing the patient rests with the surgeon and anesthesia care personnel. However, if the patient is confused or uncertain about a procedure, you are ethically obligated to contact the surgeon and/or anesthesia care provider so that further discussion and clarification are provided to meet the patient's needs. The patient always has the right to refuse surgery or treatment even after giving written consent.

[SO00]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[Hikerman221]

Great! Please up vote