A Client Is 1 Day Postoperative After a Coronary Artery

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client is 1 day postoperative after a coronary artery bypass graft.What nonpharmacologic comfort measures does the nurse include when caring for this client? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Administer pain medication before ambulating.
• B) Assist the client into a position of comfort in bed.
• C) Encourage high-protein diet selections.
• D) Provide complementary therapies such as music.
• E) Remind the client to splint the incision when coughing.

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