A School-Age Child Has Sustained a Head Injury and Multiple

question 13

Multiple Choice

A school-age child has sustained a head injury and multiple fractures after being thrown from a horse.The child's level of consciousness is variable.The parents tell the nurse they think their child is in pain because of periodic crying and restlessness.What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

• A) Discuss with the parents the child's previous experiences with pain.
• B) Discuss with the practitioner what analgesia can be safely administered.
• C) Explain that analgesia is contraindicated with a head injury.
• D) Explain that analgesia is unnecessary when a child is not fully awake and alert.

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