The nurse is preparing to ambulate an 11-year-old child who has had an appendectomy. In addition to pharmacological pain management, which of the following nonpharmacologic, independent nursing pain management strategies would be appropriate for this child?
A)A warm, moist pack
B)EMLA cream to the incision site
C)An ice pack
D)A splint pillow against the abdomen when moving or coughing

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A splint pillow can help support the incision site and decrease pain during movement or coughing, making it an appropriate nonpharmacologic pain management strategy for this child who has had an appendectomy. A warm, moist pack, EMLA cream, and an ice pack may be appropriate for pain management in other situations, but not specifically for this child's post-operative pain.

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