The nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of acute pain related to inflammatory process for a patient with acute pericarditis.What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for this problem?
A) Force fluids to 3000 mL/day to decrease fever and inflammation.
B) Teach the patient to take deep,slow respirations to control the pain.
C) Position the patient in a Fowler's position,leaning forward on a padded overbed table.
D) Consult with the physician to provide patient-controlled analgesia with a narcotic analgesic.
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