A woman is admitted to the hospital for antibiotic therapy for pelvic inflammatory disease. She is in pain, with a rating of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. What comfort measure can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Administer Tylenol #3 immediately.
b. Apply a heating pad to the lower abdomen.
c. Position the client in a semi-Fowler's position.
d. Teach the client to increase intake of fluids.
ANS: C
The client with pelvic inflammatory disease usually experiences lower abdominal tenderness. The UAP can position the client. Only the nurse can administer medications, initially apply heat to the client's abdomen, and perform teaching.
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