What is a common method to ensure patients receive adequate ongoing analgesia during recovery?

The correct method to ensure patients receive adequate ongoing analgesia during recovery is through a constant infusion of analgesic. This approach enables a steady and continuous delivery of pain relief, which can help maintain stable pain control and prevent fluctuations in pain levels. By using a constant infusion, healthcare providers can tailor the dosage to the patient's individual needs, potentially adjusting the rate based on their response to treatment and maintaining therapeutic levels of analgesic medication without the peaks and troughs associated with bolus dosing.

In contrast, while multiple bolus doses can provide pain relief, they may result in periods of inadequate analgesia between doses due to the timing of administration. An oral medication schedule, though beneficial for outpatient management, may not be suitable immediately post-surgery or in acute care settings where higher precision in pain control is required. Aspirin, while it can relieve pain and is sometimes used in certain situations, does not have the comprehensive analgesic capabilities required for effective management of post-operative pain in many cases.