The patient is in the hospital undergoing major abdominal surgery.When the patient returns from the recovery room,the nurse expects that he most likely will be receiving pain medication:
A)by mouth.
B)intramuscularly.
C)via the epidural route.
D)intravenously.

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Research shows the epidural route to be most effective in managing postoperative pain from thoracic and abdominal surgeries.

The Patient Is in the Hospital Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery