Question

The nurse is working on the orthopedic unit, and is caring for a client who complains of back pain. Which responses by the nurse would be appropriate when caring for this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "I'm sorry you're hurting. I want to make you feel better."
2. "People with back pain experience very different symptoms. Tell me more about your back."
3. "You had medication for your pain at 4 p.m., so I can't give you any more until 8 p.m., because the health care provider ordered it every 4 hours."
4. "Does anything other than your back hurt?"
5. "Why don't you try another position to make it feel better until it's time for more pain medication?"

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