Mr. J.S. is a 66-year-old man who just arrived on the medical surgical unit following an appendectomy. He is complaining of pain

Mr. J.S. is a 66-year-old man who just arrived on the medical surgical unit following an appendectomy. He is complaining of pain. You are the nurse assigned to care for Mr. J.S.

1. What critical assessment data do you need to identify and collect?

2. Formulate a nursing diagnosis based on your assessment data.

3. Describe two nursing interventions to assist the patient.

4. What criteria would you use to evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing interventions?