Mr. Sy, a 74-year-old man, was admitted to the hospital with an indirect inguinal hernia and underwent hernia repair surgery. The nurse addressed areas like the patient's perceptions and needs, gathered health history, and identified nursing diagnoses of acute pain, risk of infection, and risk of constipation. Goals were set to improve the patient's comfort and knowledge as well as prevent complications. The nurse's actions aligned with the mutually agreed upon goals and the patient responded positively, though family involvement in care could be further emphasized.