The nurse is providing care to a client who has multiple fractures after a motor vehicle accident. The nurse includes reduction of the perception of pain as a client outcome. Which nursing interventions would apply to reaching this outcome?

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Options A (Offering a selection of musical CDs), B (Assisting with guided imagery) and D (Providing instruction on deep breathing techniques) are non-pharmacological interventions that can reduce pain perception. Option C (Administering Demerol intravenously) is a pharmacological intervention that can reduce pain perception, but it may have potential side effects and risks. Option E (Administering an anti-inflammatory medication) may be appropriate for treating the underlying cause of the pain, but it may not directly reduce pain perception.

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