A client whose dislocated shoulder was reduced today is experiencing moderate pain at the site of injury and across the back.The nurse administers a prescribed oral pain medication,repositions the client,and applies an ice pack to the shoulder.The client still complains of pain and requests a cup of hot water to drink to "wash the pain" from the system.Which of these actions should the nurse take?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It may be necessary to use more than one type of pain relief measure before a client achieves pain relief.The measures the client thinks will be most effective should be used,including nontraditional measures such as folk remedies.

A Client Whose Dislocated Shoulder Was Reduced Today Is Experiencing