The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from surgery. Which intervention will provide the most pain relief for the patient?

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Offering pain relief before the patient complains of pain is the best option as it helps prevent the pain from becoming severe or unmanageable. It is important to anticipate and prevent pain rather than wait for it to occur. Waiting for the patient to describe the pain specifically (B) or assessing pain every 4 hours (C) may allow the pain to escalate and cause unnecessary discomfort. Allowing the patient to "sleep off" the anesthesia and then offering pain medication (D) is also not recommended as it may lead to delayed pain relief and prolonged discomfort for the patient.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Recovering from Surgery