A nurse has to move a weak client recovering from surgery from the bed to the wheelchair to take the client to the x-ray unit of the healthcare facility. The nurse wants to make the client as comfortable as possible for this anticipated x-ray
What is the best time frame that the nurse should offer the client PRN pain medication? A) 15 minutes before the client is to get up
B) 30 minutes before the client is to get up
C) 45 minutes before the client is to get up
D) 60 minutes before the client is to get up
B
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Offer PRN pain relief medication approximately 30 minutes before the client is to get up.
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