A nurse is caring for a client with acute pain. Which nursing intervention requires an order from the physician?
A) Providing a heat application
B) Changing the client's position
C) Providing a back rub
D) Massaging the client's hands
A
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The nurse would require a physician's order to provide a heat application to the client. Changing the client's position, providing a back rub, or massaging the client's hands are comfort measures that the nurse could provide to the client without a physician's order.
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