Abstract
Introduction: The high prevalence of pain in post-digestive surgery patients shows urgency in handling pain management. The role of a nurse anesthetist is needed to conduct pain assessment and pain management to solve the problem. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the phenomenon of pain in post-digestive surgery patients in the inpatient room of Hospital X in West Java, Indonesia. Methods: This research used a quantitative observational approach with 30 post-digestive surgery patients. Sampling used an accidental sampling technique, with an observation sheet using Visual Analogue Scale indicators, then analyzed descriptively. Results and Discussion: Results showed that most of the respondents complained of severe pain after being given the analgesic of Tramadol 100 mg and ketorolac 60 mg drip. Conclusion: This study concludes that the level of pain in post-digestive surgery patients at X Hospital 4 hours after post-surgery is on the severe pain scale. So, it is recommended that pain assessment be further improved and further research on postoperative pain management.
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