Which statement by the parent of a preschool-age child would indicate the need for further teaching regarding pain management?
1. "I will call the office tomorrow if the pain medicine is not relieving the pain."
2. "I can expect my child to have some pain for the next few days."
3. "Because my child just had surgery today, I can expect the pain level to be higher tomorrow."
4. "I will plan to give my child pain medicine around the clock for the next day or so."
3
Explanation:
1. If prescribed medication is not relieving the pain to a satisfactory level, the healthcare provider should be notified. This statement indicates the parent understands and does not need additional teaching.
2. The child is expected to have some pain for a few days after surgery. This statement indicates the parent understands the teaching.
3. Increasing pain can be a sign of complication and should be reported to the healthcare provider; therefore, the nurse should clarify expectations for pain control.
4. The child should receive pain medication on a scheduled basis. This statement indicates the parent understands the teaching.
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