A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Is Recovering from a Closed

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client who is recovering from a closed percutaneous kidney biopsy.The client states,"My pain has suddenly increased from a 3 to a 10 on a scale of 0 to 10." Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Reposition the client on the operative side.
• B) Administer the prescribed opioid analgesic.
• C) Assess the pulse rate and blood pressure.
• D) Examine the color of the client's urine.

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