Soft-tissue injuries require the nurse to assist with or instruct about the importance of which components of care? (select all that apply.)
a. Bed rest
b. Pain control
c. Immobilization
d. Activity restrictions
e. Prevention of recurrence
B, C, D, E
Pain control, immobilization, activity restrictions, and prevention of recurrence are part of the care to a patient with a soft-tissue injury. Bed rest is not warranted with this type of injury.
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