What comfort measure can only be performed by a nurse, as opposed to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), for a client who returned from a left modified radical mastectomy 4 hours ago?
a. Placing the head of bed at 30 degrees
b. Elevating the left arm on a pillow
c. Administering morphine for pain at a "4" on a 0-to-10 scale
d. Supporting the left arm while initially ambulating the client
ANS: C
Only the nurse is authorized to administer medications, but the UAP could inform the nurse about the rating of pain by the client. The UAP could position the bed to 30 degrees and elevate the client's arm on a pillow to facilitate lymphatic fluid drainage return. The client's arm should be supported while walking at first but then allowed to hang straight by the side. The UAP could support the arm while walking the client.
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