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

Answer

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

Answer

Request a prescription for intravenous morphine

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