The nurse is caring for a postoperative medial meniscus repair of the right knee.To assist with pain management following the procedure,which intervention should the nurse implement?

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Ice assists in preventing edema formation,controlling bleeding,and anesthetizing the body part.Elevation 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.Applying a brace provides support and decreases the opportunity for additional trauma,which in turn assists in the healing process.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