A patient with an extensive abdominal surgical procedure is assessed by the nurse as having predictable pain. How often should the nurse administer analgesics to this patient to be most ef-fective?
a. As needed (PRN)
b. Once a day
c. Twice a day
d. Around the clock
D
Using a preventive approach for managing this patient's pain management is the best plan for the nurse because the pain is predictable and major.
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