A client who fell at home is hospitalized for a hip fracture. The client is in Buck's traction, anticipating surgery, and reports pain as "2" on a pain intensity scale of 0 to 10. The client also exhibits moderate anxiety and moves restlessly in the bed. The best nursing intervention to address the client's anxiety is to
a) Assess the reason for the client's anxiety.
b) Administer the prescribed alprazolam (Xanax).
c) Assist the client out of bed and into a chair.
d) Administer the prescribed dose of morphine.
Ans: a) Assess the reason for the client's anxiety.
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