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The nurse is providing postoperative care for a client who complains of severe pain after receiving codeine 30 mg orally one hour ago. Which intervention should the nurse implement next?

Answer Choices:

A. Ask the UAP to offer back rubs to the client.

B. Reassess the client and the level of pain. ✓ Correct Answer

C. Encourage the client to focus on taking deep breaths.

D. Tell the client the medication needs more time to work.

E. Holds the crutch 6 inches (15 cm) to the side.

Correct Answer:

Reassess the client and the level of pain.

Rationale:

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The nurse is providing postoperative care for a client who complains of severe pain after receiving codeine 30 mg orally one hour ago. Which intervention should the nurse implement next?

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

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The nurse is providing postoperative care for a client who complains of severe pain after receiving codeine 30 mg orally one hour ago. Which intervention should the nurse implement next?

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

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