The Nurse, Caring for an Older School-Age Client Recovering from an Appendectomy

question 48

Multiple Choice

The nurse, caring for an older school-age client recovering from an appendectomy, is preparing to help the family ambulate the child for the first time after surgery. Which nonpharmacologic nursing strategy would be most appropriate for this client?

• A)Placing a warm, moist pack over the site of the incision
• B)Holding a splint pillow against the abdomen when moving or coughing
• C)Administering appropriate narcotic analgesics
• D)Applying an ice pack over the site of the incision

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