The nurse would determine that a client with fractured ribs needs further self-care instructions when the client says
a. "I can take pain medication every 4 hours if I need it."
b. "I'll be sure to take it really easy for the next several weeks."
c. "I'll strap the ribs snugly so they can't move around."
d. "That heating pad in the closet at home will come in handy now."
C
Fractured ribs are generally treated conservatively with rest, local heat, and analgesics. Strapping the ribs is no longer recommended because it restricts deep breathing and can increase the incidence of atelectasis and pneumonia.
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