The nurse caring for a client with joint pain associated with disseminating intravascular coagulation would utilize which of the following interventions to help the client?
1. Apply heat
2. Apply splints
3. Apply cool compresses
4. Apply ice
3. Apply cool compresses
Rationale:
Joint pain associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation can be reduced by applying cool compresses to the affected joints to reduce the transmission of pain impulses. Heat will encourage bleeding and should not be applied to this client. Splints may hinder joint mobility and are not indicated for the care of this client. Ice should not be applied but rather cool compresses.
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