A Patient Recovering from Outpatient Carpal Tunnel Surgery Returns to the Surgical

Multiple Choice

A patient recovering from outpatient carpal tunnel surgery returns to the surgical center the next day and tells the nurse that she is having trouble attending to daily activities and the pain is "excruciating," so she wants stronger pain medication immediately. What should this patient's behavior suggest to the nurse?

A) The patient could have a substance abuse problem.
B) A nerve was cut during the procedure.
C) The patient was not given strong enough postoperative pain medication.
D) The patient is under stress to return to work.