The nurse is caring for patient who is postoperative after a bladder repair. The patient complains of pain. Which independent nursing intervention is best?
a. Administer an analgesic medication.
b. Apply a cold compress to the surgical site.
c. Dim the lights in the room.
d. Irrigate the drainage tube.
B
Cold application to the surgical site applies the best independent intervention. Dimming the lights may also help to create a more comfortable environment. Administering an analgesic and irrigating the drainage tube are interventions that require a physician's order.
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