Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client received an opioid analgesic 1 hr ago and now reports a pain level of 2 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Repositioning addresses mild pain (2/10) non-pharmacologically. Bed rest risks complications, warm compresses increase infection risk, and more medication isn't needed.