A Client with Appendicitis Is Highly Agitated and States That

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client with appendicitis is highly agitated and states that she is experiencing a great deal of pain. Which intervention will help decrease this client's anxiety?

• A)Assess pain levels every 2 hours and administer ordered medication.
• B)Provide reading material to help distract the client.
• C)Distract the client with ambulation.
• D)Administer pain medications when the client complains of pain.

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