Until a Diagnosis Is Made, the Nurse Caring for a Client

question 8

Multiple Choice

Until a diagnosis is made, the nurse caring for a client being evaluated for acute appendicitis should treat pain and discomfort with

• A) comfort touch and reassurance.
• B) frequently changing the client's position.
• C) narcotic pain medication.
• D) warm compresses applied to the belly.

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