A Client Whose Dislocated Shoulder Was Reduced Today Is Experiencing

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client whose dislocated shoulder was reduced today is experiencing moderate pain at the site of injury and across the back.The nurse administers a prescribed oral pain medication,repositions the client,and applies an ice pack to the shoulder.The client still complains of pain and requests a cup of hot water to drink to "wash the pain" from the system.Which of these actions should the nurse take?

• A)Call the health care provider to request an order for the water.
• B)Give the client the water.
• C)Inform the nursing supervisor that a client may need a psychiatric consultation.
• D)Tell the client that water will not bring pain relief.