The nurse researcher is designing a research study to measure postoperative pain during the first 8 hours after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.Which data-collection method would be most appropriate for this particular study?
A) Assessment of arterial blood gas values
B) Unstructured interview
C) Visual pain scale
D) Pain questionnaire

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Correct C: A visual scale would allow the patient who may be intubated to indicate pain level.
Incorrect A: Arterial blood gas reveals blood pH and oxygen levels,not pain levels.
Incorrect B: An unstructured interview would not focus on pain,and the postoperative patient might be asleep.
Incorrect D: A pain questionnaire could not be completed by a sedated or sleeping postoperative patient.

The Nurse Researcher Is Designing a Research Study to Measure