Effective Collaboration in Pain Management

Very Easy Management Of Care Collaboration With Interdisciplinary Team

A patient with chronic pain has been referred to a multidisciplinary team comprising a physician, a physical therapist, and a pain specialist. The nurse has been asked to collaborate with the team to ensure optimal pain management for the patient.

Which of the following actions by the nurse best demonstrates effective collaboration with the interdisciplinary team?

Consult the physician for increased opioid dosages.

Regularly assess the patient’s pain levels and communicate them to the team.

Implement a strict pain management protocol without team input.

Schedule the patient for physical therapy only.

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