What statements accurately describe the guidelines included in The Joint Commission accreditation standards to improve the management of pain? Select all that apply.

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The Joint Commission's guidelines emphasize the patient's right to pain management, the necessity of ongoing assessment including pain's nature and intensity, the requirement to evaluate the effectiveness of pain management interventions, and the need for staff to be competent in pain assessment and management. Option E is incorrect because the guidelines advocate for a standardized approach to pain evaluation, not solely based on a nurse's judgment.

What Statements Accurately Describe the Guidelines Included in the Joint