A Client with a New Fracture Reports Pain in the Site

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client with a new fracture reports pain in the site of the fracture.An opioid pain medication was administered 20 minutes ago.Which is the nurse's best intervention?

• A) Administration of additional opioids
• B) Elevation of the extremity
• C) Application of ice
• D) Application of heat
• E) Keeping the extremity in a dependent position

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Definitions:

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