Question

It is estimated that about___

of all surgical patients have inadequate pain management.
A.)75%
B.)Two-thirds
C.)50%
D.) 10%

Answer 1

C.)50%

Step-by-step explanation:

Research has shown that more than 50% of patients have insufficient postoperative pain relief despite the use of multiple pain management modalities. Insufficient pain relief leads to several pathophysiological effects. One of the barriers to optimal pain relief is patient’s lack of knowledge regarding the options available for pain management and their potential side effects.

Answer 2

It is estimated about 75% of all surgical patients have an adequate pain management