A Client Undergoing an Orthopedic Surgery

The client who had surgery for a hip fracture is complaining of severe pain 45 minutes after the nurse administered morphine IVP. Which intervention should the nurse implement first  

The client postoperative from hip surgery is scheduled to ambulate with the physical therapist. Which intervention should the nurse implement to assist the client to be able to perform the therapy  

Administer pain medication 30 minutes before the therapy. 

Ask the unlicensed assistive personnel to brush the client s hair. 

Allow the client to delay the therapy until late in the day. 

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