The nurse,caring for older school-age client recovering from an appendectomy,is preparing to help the family ambulate the child for the first time after surgery.Which non-pharmacological nursing strategy would be appropriate for this client?
A) A warm, moist pack over the site of the incision
B) A splint pillow against the abdomen when moving or coughing
C) Administering appropriate narcotic analgesics
D) An ice pack over the site of the incision

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A) A splint pillow placed on the abdomen is a non-pharmacological strategy to decrease discomfort after an appendectomy. Heat and ice are not used on the incision area, as they can impair the healing process of the wound. Administering a narcotic is considered a pharmacological nursing strategy.
B) A splint pillow placed on the abdomen is a non-pharmacological strategy to decrease discomfort after an appendectomy. Heat and ice are not used on the incision area, as they can impair the healing process of the wound. Administering a narcotic is considered a pharmacological nursing strategy.
C) A splint pillow placed on the abdomen is a non-pharmacological strategy to decrease discomfort after an appendectomy. Heat and ice are not used on the incision area, as they can impair the healing process of the wound. Administering a narcotic is considered a pharmacological nursing strategy.
D) A splint pillow placed on the abdomen is a non-pharmacological strategy to decrease discomfort after an appendectomy. Heat and ice are not used on the incision area, as they can impair the healing process of the wound. Administering a narcotic is considered a pharmacological nursing strategy.

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