A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Acute Pericarditis

A nurse is caring for a client with acute pericarditis who reports substernal precordial pain that radiates to the left side of the neck.Which nonpharmacologic comfort measure should the nurse implement?

A) Apply an ice pack to the client's chest.
B) Provide a neck rub, especially on the left side.
C) Allow the client to lie in bed with the lights down.
D) Sit the client up with a pillow to lean forward on.