The nurse is caring for a client with a fractured tibia and fibula. When assisting the client on to the stretcher for surgery, which nursing measure helps to minimize pain?
A) Support the leg by placing a hand under the knee and under the heel.
B) Have the client set the pace for leg movement.
C) Have the staff move the client with a sliding device.
D) Have the client take a deep breath and exhale during the move.
A
Feedback:
It is best to support the area of discomfort by placing a hand above and below the area affected. Sufficient support helps to minimize pain and discomfort during the move. Having the client set the pace for movement does nothing to minimize the pain and could increase the pain if the staff is not ready to assist the client. Placing a sliding device such as a slide board under the client moves the client quickly but does not diminish the pain. Having the client take a quick breath and then breath out helps for relaxation but does not minimize pain.
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