A Client Is Admitted to the Hospital with an Elevated

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted to the hospital with an elevated temperature, nausea, and pain and tenderness in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. After receiving pain medication, the client continues to complain of pain at a level of 8 on a 0-10 pain scale. The client is not scheduled to receive pain medications for at least another 2 hours. Given these circumstances, which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)"I will inform the healthcare provider about your continued pain."
• B)"I do not have any medications ordered for you at this time."
• C)"Try to rest for a while longer until it is time to receive your medication"
• D)"Let's try a heating pad or warm blanket to see if that helps with your discomfort."

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