A Client Has Multiple Fractures Following a Motor Vehicle Accident

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client has multiple fractures following a motor vehicle accident.One of the client outcomes of the nurse's plan of care includes reducing the perception of pain.Which of the following nursing interventions would apply to reaching this outcome?

• A)Offering a selection of musical CDs
• B)Assisting with guided imagery
• C)Administering Demerol (Meperidine)intravenously
• D)Providing instruction on deep breathing techniques
• E)Administering an anti-inflammatory medication

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Definitions:

Growth

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Consistencies

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Variabilities

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