Facilitating a Referral to Pain Management

Easy Management Of Care Referrals

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing chronic pain and has expressed difficulty managing it effectively at home. The nurse believes that a referral to a pain management specialist would be beneficial for the patient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to facilitate this referral?

Provide the patient with a list of pain management specialists in the area.

Schedule an appointment with the specialist directly for the patient.

Educate the patient about non-pharmacological pain management techniques.

Obtain a written order from the physician for the referral.

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