Which of the following is an example of an appropriately written assessment intervention for a post appendectomy patient experiencing pain at 7/10?
a. Help patient ambulate every 2 hours
b. Assess patient for pain at the beginning of every shift, after giving mediation, and when patient complains of pain
c. Take patient's health history and vital signs
d. Administer pain medications
Answer: b. Assess patient for pain at the beginning of every shift, after giving mediation, and when patient complains of pain
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