The Nurse Is Assisting in Developing a Postoperative Plan of Care

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting in developing a postoperative plan of care for a 40-year-old male Filipino- American client scheduled for an appendectomy. The nurse includes which of the following in the plan of care?

A) Offer pain medication on a regular basis as prescribed.
B) Offer pain medication when nonverbal signs of discomfort are identified.
C) Inform the client that he will need to ask for pain medication when needed.
D) Allow the client to maintain control and request pain medication on his own.