The nurse is caring for a postoperative medial meniscus repair of the right knee. Which action should the nurse take to assist with pain management?

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Ice assists in preventing edema formation, controlling bleeding, and anesthetizing the body part. Elevation (not dependent) assists in preventing edema, which in turn can cause pain. Monitoring vital signs every 15 minutes is routine postoperative care and includes a pain assessment but in itself is not an intervention that decreases pain. Checking the pulses is important to monitor the circulation of the extremity but in itself is not a pain management intervention.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Postoperative Medial Meniscus Repair