The nurse explains the pain relief measures available after surgery during preoperative teaching for a surgical patient. Which of the following comments from the patient indicates the need for additional education on this topic?

The nurse explains the pain relief measures available after surgery during preoperative teaching for a surgical patient. Which of the following comments from the patient indicates the need for additional education on this topic?




a. I will take the pain medication as the physician prescribes it.

b. I will be asked to rate my pain on a pain scale.

c. I will have minimal pain because of the anesthesia.

d. I will take my pain medications before doing postoperative exercises.





Answer: C


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