A client with a new fracture reports pain in the site of the fracture. An opioid pain medication was administered 20 minutes ago. Which is the nurse's best intervention? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administration of additional opioids
b. Elevation of the extremity
c. Application of ice
d. Application of heat
e. Keeping the extremity in a dependent po-sition
A, B, C
The client with a new fracture likely has edema; elevating the extremity and applying ice proba-bly will help in decreasing pain. Heat will increase edema and may increase pain. Dependent po-sitioning will also increase edema. Administration of an additional opioid within the dosage guidelines may be ordered.
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