The nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of acute pain related to inflammatory process for a client with acute pericarditis. Which of the following actions is best for the nurse to implement?
A) Force fluids to 3 000 mL/day to decrease fever and inflammation.
B) Teach about deep, slow respirations to control the pain.
C) Remind the client to ask for the opioid pain medication every 4 hours.
D) Position the client in Fowler's position, leaning forward on the overbed table.
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