A client is experiencing pain after leg surgery but cannot yet have more pain medication. What comfort interventions can the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply stimulation to the contralateral leg.
b. Assess the client's willingness to try meditation.
c. Elevate the client's operative leg and apply ice.
d. Reduce the noise level in the client's environment.
e. Turn the TV on loudly to distract the client.
ANS: A, B, C, D
There are many nonpharmacologic comfort measures for pain, including applying stimulation to the opposite leg, providing opportunities for meditation, elevation of the leg, applying ice, and reducing noxious stimuli in the environment. Participating in diversional activities is another approach, but simply turning the TV on loudly does not provide a good diversion.
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