title: Postoperative pain in the elective surgical patient.
abstract: Postoperative pain in the elective surgical patient needs effective management to maximize comfort. This article describes ways to ensure that pain is given priority in patient care by acknowledging that it is subjective and differs between individuals.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Dale
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003717:Denial, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009737:Nursing Records; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics