The nurse is caring for a client with fractured ribs experiencing 3/10 pain. Which of the following nursing interventions is a priority for care?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

The nurse is caring for a client with fractured ribs experiencing 3/10 pain. Which of the following nursing interventions is a  priority  for care? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Administer a prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication and ice the area of injury

Answer

Request the healthcare provider to assess the client for an intercostal nerve block

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Bind the client's ribs to provide support while sitting up

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Request a prescription for intravenous morphine

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