Non-Pharmacological Comfort Measures after Surgery

Hard Basic Care And Comfort Non-pharmacological Comfort Measures

A 45-year-old patient with a history of chronic back pain is in the hospital recovering from spinal surgery. The patient expresses discomfort due to pain and is hesitant to take analgesics due to a previous adverse reaction. As the nurse, you are to explore non-pharmacological comfort measures that can effectively alleviate the patient's discomfort. Which of the following options is the most appropriate non-pharmacological comfort measure to implement in this scenario?

Encourage the patient to engage in light exercise and stretching.

Apply moist heat to the affected area of the back.

Suggest the use of distraction techniques such as watching television.

Advise the patient to practice mindfulness and deep breathing.

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