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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

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A patient recovering from a lumbar fusion is experiencing acute pain. What would be an expected outcome for this patient in relation to the acute pain?
  1. The patient will verbalize when they need pain medication.
  2. The patient will participate in activities of daily living.
  3. The patient will easily switch from IV to PO pain medications.
  4. The patient will not experience constipation.
Explanation
Answer: B- An expected outcome for the patient in acute post operative pain is for the patient to be able to participate in self care activities.
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