Intervention 1:Nursing will assess the patient’s pain level every 4 hours and before any mobility activity.what are one rationales for this intervention with website sources
Rationale
Regular pain assessment (every 4 hours and prior to mobility) ensures the patient receives timely and adequate analgesia to prevent uncontrolled pain that can limit participation in mobility, increase risk of falls or injury, and impede recovery; it also guides safe timing and dosing of analgesics and documents pain trends for ongoing care decisions.
Sources
Mayo Clinic — Pain Management overview
CDC — Preventing Falls: Information for Health Care Providers
World Health Organization — Pain management (fact sheet)
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