A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Was Admitted

question 50

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) . The client reports that her pain is a 3 on a scale from 0 (none) to 10 (high) today. Which nonpharmacologic interventions can the nurse provide to enhance the client's comfort? Select all that apply.

• A)Discourage any position changes.
• B)Encourage relaxation techniques.
• C)Immobilize the extremity.
• D)Offer heat and/or cold packs.
• E)Provide distraction activities.

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