The nurse is caring for a new client who is admitted with severe soft tissue damage. Which order should the nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Physical therapy
2. Low-sodium diet
3. NSAIDs
4. Diuretics
Answer: 3
1. Physical therapy is not appropriate immediately following the injury as it will add to the swelling.
2. A low-sodium diet will not help the swelling because swelling is due to the body's inflammatory response.
3. NSAIDs will assist with decreasing inflammation and controlling pain.
4. Diuretics are given to reduce swelling from excess fluid retention, not the inflammation due to injury.
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