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A Patient Is Recovering from Intracranial Surgery Performed Approximately 24

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A patient is recovering from intracranial surgery performed approximately 24 hours ago and is complaining of a headache that the patient rates at 8 on a 10-point pain scale. What nursing action is most appropriate?


A) Administer morphine sulfate as ordered.
B) Reposition the patient in a prone position.
C) Apply a hot pack to the patients scalp.
D) Implement distraction techniques.

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