The nurse working on the medical-surgical unit has received a patient from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Which clinical manifestations are indicative of pain in the postoperative patient? Select all that apply.

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Restlessness, diaphoresis, and piloerection are common indicators of pain in postoperative patients. Restlessness can be a nonverbal sign of discomfort or pain. Diaphoresis (sweating) may occur in response to pain. Piloerection (goosebumps) can also be a physiological response to pain. Hypotension and constricted pupils are not typically direct indicators of pain.

The Nurse Working on the Medical-Surgical Unit Has Received a Patient