A client who had surgery has extreme postoperative pain that is worsened when trying to participate in physical therapy.What intervention for pain management does the nurse include in the client's care plan?

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Severe pain related to surgery or tissue trauma is best managed with round-the-clock dosing.Breakthrough pain associated with specific procedures is managed with additional medication.An as-needed regimen will not control postoperative pain.A client-controlled analgesia pump might be a good idea but needs basal (continuous)and bolus (intermittent)settings to accomplish adequate pain control.Pain control needs to be continuous,not just administered prior to therapy.

A Client Who Had Surgery Has Extreme Postoperative Pain That