A Client with Abdominal Incisions Experiences Excruciating Pain When He

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client with abdominal incisions experiences excruciating pain when he tries to cough. What should the nurse do to reduce the client's discomfort when coughing?

• A) Administer prescribed pain medication just before coughing.
• B) Ask the client to drink plenty of water before coughing.
• C) Ask the client to lie in a lateral position when coughing.
• D) Administer prescribed pain medication 30 minutes before deliberately attempting to cough.

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