ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3

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A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client received an opioid analgesic 1 hour ago and now reports a pain level of 2 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Administer an additional dose of pain medication. B. Maintain the client on bed rest. C. Apply a warm, moist compress to the incision area. D. Reposition the client.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Repositioning can alleviate discomfort at a low pain level, preventing complications.

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