A client is admitted to the hospital with an elevated temperature, nausea, and pain and tenderness in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. After receiving pain medication, the client continues to complain of pain at a level of 8 on a 0-10 pain scale. The client is not scheduled to receive pain medications for at least another 2 hours. Given these circumstances, which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A)"I will inform the healthcare provider about your continued pain."
B)"I do not have any medications ordered for you at this time."
C)"Try to rest for a while longer until it is time to receive your medication"
D)"Let's try a heating pad or warm blanket to see if that helps with your discomfort."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A)The client's inability to achieve comfort will need to be reported to the physician. The reported manifestations are consistent with appendicitis, so the client is at risk for perforation, which is manifested by increased pain. The use of heat to manage the pain is contraindicated due to the risk of perforation. Advising the client that no medications are available at this time and encouraging rest do not meet the concerns being presented by the client.
B)The client's inability to achieve comfort will need to be reported to the physician. The reported manifestations are consistent with appendicitis, so the client is at risk for perforation, which is manifested by increased pain. The use of heat to manage the pain is contraindicated due to the risk of perforation. Advising the client that no medications are available at this time and encouraging rest do not meet the concerns being presented by the client.
C)The client's inability to achieve comfort will need to be reported to the physician. The reported manifestations are consistent with appendicitis, so the client is at risk for perforation, which is manifested by increased pain. The use of heat to manage the pain is contraindicated due to the risk of perforation. Advising the client that no medications are available at this time and encouraging rest do not meet the concerns being presented by the client.
D)The client's inability to achieve comfort will need to be reported to the physician. The reported manifestations are consistent with appendicitis, so the client is at risk for perforation, which is manifested by increased pain. The use of heat to manage the pain is contraindicated due to the risk of perforation. Advising the client that no medications are available at this time and encouraging rest do not meet the concerns being presented by the client.

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