Eloise Fell on Her Patio and Sustained a Left Fractured

Eloise fell on her patio and sustained a left fractured femur. She was 1 day postoperative following fixation of the hip with three pins. The incision site is clean and dry with no sign of infection. She still describes her pain at 4 on a scale of 10 and has been requesting her medication every 4 hours. Hydrocodone 5 mg/500 mg is ordered every 4 to 6 hours, as needed. However, she does not want to ambulate even to the bathroom. She describes her fear of falling and is having difficulty with using her walker. She is due to be discharged home tomorrow, and you need to now consult with a home health agency for the family because she lives alone and has requested in-home care. Consider the following diagnostic labels:
Impaired physical mobility
Acute pain
-What would be your next step to help Eloise in pain management?

A) Teach her about guided imagery.
B) Ask the physician to order acetaminophen.
C) Extend her Hydrocodone order to every 6 hours.
D) Ask Eloise about her perceptions and usual techniques.
E) Administer her pain medications routinely every 4 hours.