A patient with acute pericarditis has a nursing diagnosis of Pain related to the inflammatory process. What nursing action should the nurse recommend?
a. Restrict fluids to 500 mL per day.
b. Teach the patient to take shallow, rapid breaths.
c. Provide anti-inflammatory medication as ordered.
d. Have the patient cough and deep breathe hourly while awake.
ANS: C
Anti-inflammatory medication as ordered reduces inflammation, which decreases pain, and should be included in the pain management plan. A. B. D. These actions will not help reduce the patient's pain.
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