A patient with a simple arm fracture is receiving discharge education from the nurse. What would the nurse instruct the patient to do?
A) Elevate the affected extremity to shoulder level when at rest.
B) Engage in exercises that strengthen the unaffected muscles.
C) Apply topical anesthetics to accessible skin surfaces as needed.
D) Avoid using analgesics so that further damage is not masked.
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse will encourage the patient to engage in exercises that strengthen the unaffected muscles. Comfort measures may include appropriate use of analgesics and elevation of the affected extremity to the heart level. Topical anesthetics are not typically used.
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