A nurse is caring for a client. Exhist 1 Exhan 2 Exhibit 3 Nurses’ Notes 1100; Client admitted from postanesthesia care unit following open reduction and internal fixation of a right radius fracture due to a fall. Client is awake, with facial grimacing present, and diaphoretic. Right forearm cast is dry and intact. Right arm is elevated on pillows. Reports pain as 9 on a scale of 0 to 10. Posture is tense. Right fingers are slightly swollen; color appropriate for genetic background, warm to touch, sensation is intact and no reports of numbness or tingling. Client slowly and reluctantly moves right fingers and thumb. Mucous membranes are moist and color appropriate for genetic background. Respirations are regular and breath sounds are clear bilaterally. 1200: Client is drowsy but arouses easily and responds appropriately to questions. Client reports right forearm pain as 6 on a scale of 0 to 10 Skin is warm and dry. Right arm is elevated on two pillows. Right fingers are swollen; color appropriate for genetic background, warm, sensation is intact and no report of numbness or tingling. Client is cooperative and quickly moves fingers and thumb essily upon request. Click to highlight the findings that indicate the pain management interventions have been effective. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again. Nurses’ Notes 1200: Client is drowsy but arouses easily and responds appropriately to questions. Client reports right forearm pain as 6 on a scale of 0 to 10. Skin is warm and dry. Right arm is elevated on two pallows. Dight fingers are swollenc color appropriate for genetic background, warm, sensation is intact and no report of numbness or tingling. Client is cooperative and quickly moves fingers and thumb easily upon request. Vital Signs 1200: Temperature 36.6deg C (97.9″ F) Heart rate 65/min Respliratory rate 18/min Blood pressure
A nurse is caring for a client
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