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

question 18

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 that they think their child is in pain because of periodic crying and restlessness.The most appropriate nursing action is to:

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

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