The Nurse Is Caring for the Patient Who Is 1

The nurse is caring for the patient who is 1 day status postsplenectomy. The patient complains of pain with breathing especially with inspiration. What would be the most appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?

A) Medicate with opioids for pain and assist the patient to deep breathe, cough, and ambulate.
B) Contact the surgeon to obtain orders for a nebulizer treatment from respiratory therapy.
C) Provide the patient with a heating pad alternated with a cold pack for incisional pain.
D) Contact the surgeon to request a chest x-ray and a laboratory draw for CBC with differential.