The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing pain and anxiety following his prostatectomy. Which intervention will likely best assist in decreasing the patient's pain and anxiety?
A) Administration of NSAIDs rather than opioids
B) Allowing the patient to increase activity
C) Use of guided imagery along with pain medication
D) Use of deep breathing and coughing exercises
Ans: C
Feedback:
The use of guided imagery will enhance pain relief and assist in reduction of anxiety. It may be combined with analgesics. Deep breathing and the increase in activity may produce increased pain. Replacing opioids with NSAIDs may cause an increase in pain.
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